Production Associate (Cylinder Filler)

Diversity and Inclusion We Respect, Honor and Value diversity. Location: Billerica, MA Position Production Associate (Cylinder Filler) Compensation Pay Rate: $28.50/hr Shift Time: 2nd shift (11am-7:30pm), Monday-Friday Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance 14-week paid child birth benefit 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match Tuition Assistance Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time Responsibilities The 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, and 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, and 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; reads and interprets cylinder labels and the color‑coding of tanks to support accurate labeling. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications High school degree or GED required. Mechanical aptitude. A minimum of 1 year of related technical experience. In lieu of specific industry experience, may accept an equivalent combination of education and experience. Lives by Airgas safety programs, OSHA, and all related rules, regulations, procedures applicable to this position’s responsibilities. Preferred Qualifications Prior experience utilizing SAP or similar ERP system. 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. Equal Employment Opportunity Information We 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr