Airgas · 1 day ago
Production Associate (Cylinder Loader)
Cheshire, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$22/hr - $22/hr
1+ years expAirgas is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, and they are seeking a Production Associate (Cylinder Loader) in Cheshire, CT. The role involves loading and unloading high-pressure and liquid cylinders, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and performing inspections and maintenance on the cylinders.
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Responsibilities
Loading and unloading of high-pressure and liquid cylinders on / off trucks in compliance with federal, state, local regulations
Meeting all safety standards in the loading and unloading of cylinder gases per Airgas procedures
Inspects cylinders prior to filling, following standard procedures as required by government, Airgas, and distributor standards
Understands hazards of various gases; size and contents of cylinders by reading and interpreting cylinder labels and the color-coding of tanks
Complies with all government and company standards relating to the safe handling of hazardous materials/cylinder gases
Operates a forklift, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment
Loads cylinders on/off vehicles, using hand truck or chain hoist, and records type and quantity of cylinders
Loads/unloads cylinders on/off pallets; ensuring they are strapped in
Examines returned cylinders for surface defects, dents, cracks, burns and performs minor maintenance of equipment and inspection of cylinders prior to filling
Rolls cylinders to designated work area using appropriate, safe work method or equipment
Segregates out of test cylinders and any defective cylinders
Removes old labels, cleans cylinders
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school degree or GED required
Mechanical aptitude
Lives by Airgas safety programs, OSHA, and all related rules, regulations, procedures which are applicable to this position's responsibilities
A minimum of 1 year of related technical experience. In lieu of specific industry experience, may accept an equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred
Prior Experience Utilizing SAP Or Similar ERP System Preferred
Intermediate knowledge of Google Suite or Microsoft Office applications
Demonstrated knowledge of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratios, and percent
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Vacation
Sick time
Floating holidays
Paid holidays for full-time employees
Progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents
401k plan with company matching funds
Tuition reimbursement
Discounted college tuition for employees’ dependents
Airgas Scholarship Program
Company
Airgas
Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. single-source supplier of gases, welding equipment and supplies, and safety products.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2015-11-17Acquired
1986-12-26IPO
Leadership Team
Robert McLaughlin
CFO
J
Jay Worley
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2025-12-19
Clayton B. Bruner, P.L.L.C.
2025-11-22
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