Production Associate (Cylinder Loader)

Production Associate (Cylinder Loader)

Location: South Plainfield, NJ (Plant) - Filling industrial

How 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 Loader) in South Plainfield, NJ!

Pay Rate: $25/hr

Shift Time: 2nd Shift (1pm-9:30pm), Monday-Friday

Comprehensive 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 employment

The Cylinder Loader will be responsible for loading and unloading of high-pressure and liquid cylinders on/off trucks in compliance with federal, state, local regulations. The Loader will also be responsible for meeting all safety standards in the loading and unloading of cylinder gases per Airgas procedures.

• Inspects cylinders prior to filling, following established safety guidelines developed by government, Airgas, and distributor standards.
• Recognizes and navigates hazards of various gases; size and contents of cylinders by applying insights from cylinder labels and the color-coding of tanks.
• Upholds and champions all government and company standards relating to the safe handling of hazardous materials/cylinder gases.
• Safely maneuvers a forklift, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment.
• Loads cylinders on/off vehicles, using hand truck or chain hoist, and coordinates the tracking of 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 contributes to the upkeep 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 identified to support the team.

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 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.

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. 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 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 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.