Cylinder Handler (Temporary)

Messer Americas; Aurora; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive discounts across Canada

Job summary

Messer Americas in Canada is hiring a Cylinder Handler to support plant operations, handling compressed gas cylinders and preparing shipments to customers. This entry-level role emphasizes safe handling and accurate workflow to maintain efficiency.

You will work with a safety-focused team, adhere to SHEQ guidelines, and contribute to process improvements while receiving competitive pay and benefits within a stable gas manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Cylinder venting, valving and devalving.
• Cylinder preparation per production orders.
• Kanban organization and inventory maintenance.
• Label scraping, painting, labeling and shipping.
• Cylinder unloading and sorting into Kanbans.
• Loading for shipping and yard storage.
• Yard organization and cylinder inventory maintenance.
• Propose new procedures to improve processes.
• Maintain a safe working environment per SHEQ program.
• Report safety issues to management and any delays.
• Assist management on projects or processes needing assistance.
• Collaborate with plant staff to meet goals.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Communication skills

English fluency

Team player

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

High school education

Job description

About Messer

Messer is the largest privately held industrial gas business in the world, and a leading industrial and medical gas company in North and South America. We offer over 125 years of expertise in industrial, medical, specialty and electronic gases. Messer delivers quality gases, related services and technology via an extensive production and distribution network. Health and safety, sustainability practices and environmental protection are core Messer values that are embedded in our daily operations.

About Messer

Messer is the largest privately held industrial gas business in the world, and a leading industrial and medical gas company in North and South America. We offer over 125 years of expertise in industrial, medical, specialty and electronic gases. Messer delivers quality gases, related services and technology via an extensive production and distribution network. Health and safety, sustainability practices and environmental protection are core Messer values that are embedded in our daily operations.

Why Messer?

• Certified as Great Place to Work®
• Salary between $43,000 and 57,000
• Employee perks and discounts: Access to exclusive discounts on several products and services across Canada.

Purpose of the position

Reporting to the Plant supervisor, this position is responsible for handling compressed gas cylinders within the facility and/or preparing for shipment both high and low pressure, specialty gas cylinders and equipment.

What You’ll Do

• Cylinder venting, valving and devalving
• Cylinder preparation as required by production orders and plant needs
• Cylinder empty Kanban organization, and maintenance of minimum inventory levels
• Cylinder label scraping, painting, labelling and shipping functions
• Cylinder unloading and sorting into the empty Kanbans
• Cylinder loading for shipping and yard storage
• Yard organization and maintenance of cylinder inventories
• Recommend new procedures and ideas to help improve our processes
• Maintain a safe working environment and adhere to Company's SHEQ program
• Bring to management's attention any safety issues and any issues that may potentially cause orders to go late
• Support management on any projects or processes needing assistance or improvement
• Work cooperatively with plant employees and with management to help meet the plant goals

What It Takes

Education and Experience:

• High school education or equivalent experience

Key Skills And Attributes

• Basic computer skills required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluent in English
• Demonstrated team player
• Able to lift up 50lbs
• Minimum high school education

At Messer, our vision for culture and engagement is to create an environment where all of us accept, respect and value the differences of multiple identities and truly welcome the diverse ideas and perspectives of individuals. In doing so, we shape an open and creative company culture, providing every individual with an equal opportunity to thrive.

Join us and you will be part of a company that values and supports your career. We offer competitive pay and benefits, with set schedules, steady workand opportunities for ongoing training and career progression.

Together we value innovation, efficiency, and flexibility. Putting safety first, working with integrity and respect, we encourage everyone to find solutions for success. That means for our customers and for our colleagues. This makes us a great place to builda career where your skills are valued and developed.

No artificial intelligence (AI) tools or automated systems are used in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants for this position.