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Airgas · 1 week ago

Production Associate (Cylinder Loader)

La Porte, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

Airgas is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases. The Production Associate (Cylinder Loader) is responsible for the safe handling of gas cylinders, preparing shipments, and maintaining safety standards in the workplace.

IndustrialMedicalRetail

No H1B

Responsibilities

Responsible for the safe and compliant handling of high-pressure and liquid gas cylinders

Loading and unloading cylinders onto and off trucks, ensuring all actions meet federal, state, and local regulations as well as Airgas safety procedures

Prepares outbound shipments for delivery trucks, adhering to all governmental, Airgas, and distributor standards

Verifying truck inventory, inspecting, and replacing straps on cylinder pallets, and reporting on the daily status of shipments

Coordinates and organizes various gases and cylinder sizes onto pallets to minimize the load size footprint

Sorts incoming empty cylinders into their correct size and gas groups

Maintains a safe work environment by understanding the hazards associated with various gases, cylinder sizes, and contents

Safely operates warehouse/material-handling equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks

Qualification

Cylinder handlingSafety knowledgeEquipment operationWarehouse experienceHigh school diplomaLifting abilityReading comprehension

Required

High school diploma or GED required

2+ years of experience working in a manufacturing, warehouse or plant environment

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

Ability to routinely lift 25–75 lbs

Ability to occasionally lift 76 lbs. to over 100 lbs. with the aid of a lifting device

Ability to read and comprehend all written documents and instructions