Production Associate (Cylinder Loader)
AirgasAbout the role
Location:
La Porte, TX - Miller Cut-Off Rd - Filling industrialHow will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?
Airgas is Hiring for a Production Associate - Loader 2nd Shift in LaPorte, TX!At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
We are looking for you !
The Production Associate (Cylinder Loader) is responsible for the safe and compliant handling of high-pressure and liquid gas cylinders. This includes loading and unloading cylinders onto and off trucks, ensuring all actions meet federal, state, and local regulations as well as Airgas safety procedures.
Prepares and Verifies Shipments: Prepares outbound shipments for delivery trucks, adhering to all governmental, Airgas, and distributor standards. This includes verifying truck inventory, inspecting, and replacing straps on cylinder pallets, and reporting on the daily status of shipments.
Cylinder Handling and Organization: Coordinates and organizes various gases and cylinder sizes onto pallets to minimize the load size footprint. As necessary, sorts incoming empty cylinders into their correct size and gas groups.
Safety and Gas Knowledge: Maintains a safe work environment by understanding the hazards associated with various gases, cylinder sizes, and contents, which requires reading and interpreting cylinder labels and color-coding.
Equipment Operation: Safely operates warehouse/material-handling equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks.
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Are you a MATCH?
Highschool diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Some forklift experience is preferred.
Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not open for non-immigrant visa sponsorship.
The ability to perform very heavy work - routinely lifts 25 - 75 lbs., and occasionally lifts 76 to greater than 100 lbs. with the aid of a lifting device is required.
The ability to to work outside in all types of weather for extended periods of time is required.
The ability to read and comprehend all written documentation and communication is required.
The ability to become forklift certified is required.
The ability to work overtime as needed is required.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 12:00 pm to 10:30 pm
Recruiter: Tammie Stacye/tammie.stacye@airgas.com/(417) 818-3788
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Benefits
We care about and support all Airgas associates. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees.
We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children.
Additionally, we offer our employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program.
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Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE
At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.
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About Airgas
Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. su
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