R10096571 Production Associate (Cylinder Loader) (Open)

Location:

Allentown, PA (Plant) - Filling industrial

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.

At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.

Airgas is Hiring for a Production Associate (Cylinder Loader) in Allentown, PA!

We are looking for you!

• Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.

• Support for Parents: We offer a 14-week paid child birth benefit to support growing families.

• Future Security:  401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time

• Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment

The Production Associate (Cylinder Loader) will be responsible for loading and unloading of high-pressure and liquid cylinders on / off trucks in compliance with federal, state, local regulations. The Loader will also be responsible for meeting all safety standards in the loading and unloading of cylinder gases per Airgas procedures.

• Inspects cylinders prior to filling, following standard procedures developed to support the team and meet government, Airgas, and distributor standards.

• Recognizes and manages hazards of various gases; size and contents of cylinders by reading and interpreting cylinder labels and the color-coding of tanks.

• Upholds and aligns with all government and company standards relating to the safe handling of hazardous materials/cylinder gases.

• Collaborates with the team to safely operate a forklift, pallet jack and other warehouse/material-handling equipment.

• Loads cylinders on/off vehicles, using hand truck or chain hoist, and ensures accurate tracking of the type and quantity of cylinders.

• Loads/unloads cylinders on/off pallets; ensuring they are strapped in.

• Assesses returned cylinders for surface defects, dents, cracks, burns and contributes to minor maintenance of equipment and inspection of cylinders prior to filling.

• Rolls cylinders to designated work area using appropriate, safe work method or equipment.

• Responsibly identifies and organizes test cylinders and any defective cylinders.

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Are you a MATCH?

Requirements

• HS Diploma or equivalent

• One year of experience in manufacturing operations or loading experience preferred.

• Strong background in gas, welding and safety supply industry or chemical industry preferred.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

• Detail-oriented.

• Ability to safely operate a forklift.

• Ability to perform math functions and analysis as needed by the position.

• Lives by Airgas safety programs, OSHA, and all related rules, regulations, procedures which are applicable to this position's responsibilities.

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Benefits

We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.

Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.