Production Associate (Cylinder Filler)

Production Associate (Cylinder Filler)Location: South Plainfield, NJ (Plant) - Filling industrialHow 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 Filler) in South Plainfield, NJ!Pay Range: $28.50-31.25/hrShift Time: 2nd Shift (1pm-9:30pm), Monday-FridayComprehensive 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 employmentThe Cylinder Filler will be responsible for safely handling and filling gas products into liquid, medical, and high pressure gas cylinders in compliance with federal, state, local regulations, and meeting the standard operating procedures of Airgas.Reviews and ensures cylinders prior to filling, following established guidelines to ensure government, Airgas, and distributor standards are met. Conducts a variety of Safety checks per procedures, such as odor tests, checking caps and valves. Analyzes products for purity and correct mixtures.Takes care of high-pressure, medical, and liquid cylinders. Prepares high pressure cylinders and cryogenic vessels for filling. Attaches to manifold, evacuates cylinders to ensure excellent quality and purity. Fills cylinders by pressure and weight, per regulations and standards.Assists with the loading & unloading of cylinders on & off pallets and tractor trailers. Experienced in using a forklift, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment.Maintains accurate records to DOT, FDA, OSHA, and Airgas standards. Completes quality control sheets as required.Knowledgeable of hazards of various gases; size and contents of cylinders by reading and interpreting cylinder labels and the color-coding of tanks. Supports accurate labeling of cylinders.Other duties as assigned.Are you a match?Required Qualifications:High school degree or GED required.Mechanical aptitude.Preferred Qualifications: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.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.Your differences enhance our performanceAt 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.About AirgasAirgas, 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. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability, and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative, and make decisions.Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies, and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you'll find a welcoming workplace where you're valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career — whatever path you choose.Equal Employment Opportunity InformationWe are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at View email address on click.appcast.io.