Cylinder Filler - Palm, PA

Nippon Sanso Matheson; Palm (PA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Nippon Sanso Matheson is seeking a Cylinder Filler in Pennsylvania to safely fill gas cylinders and liquids, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and FDA requirements. The role reports to the Production/Operations Manager and emphasizes safety, accuracy in labeling, and proper documentation of each fill.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 1–3 years in the gas/welding sector or related industries.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-3 years experience in gas/welding industry as warehouse worker or driver preferred.
• Ability to read cylinder labels and safety data sheets.

Responsibilities

• Fills gas cylinders, high/low pressure, and liquids per safety procedures.
• Reads cylinder labels and color codes; labels cylinders accurately.
• Complies with OSHA and company safety rules and procedures.
• Moves cylinders within the plant and may load/unload trucks.
• Completes documentation (FDA logs, decals, lot numbers) during fill.
• Tests gases and records results on logs.
• Maintains safe handling of hazardous materials and organized workspace.
• Monitors stock levels and prepares cylinders for filling.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

MSDS literacy

Independence

Flexibility

Math skills

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Pay Range: $26.00 to $27.50 per hour

The Cylinder Filler is 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 Company's standard operating procedures. This position reports directly to the Production Manager or Operations Manager.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential Functions

• Fills all gas cylinders, high and low pressure, and liquid containers in accordance with safety procedures, quality
• Understands hazards of various gases, size and contents of cylinders by reading and interpreting cylinder labels and the color-coding of tanks. Accurately labels cylinders.
• Comply with safety programs, OSHA, and all related rules, regulations, procedures which are applicable to this position's responsibilities
• Movement of cylinders as required in the plant. May be required to load and unload trucks.
• Completes all documentation and forms in compliance with company policy and FDA requirements during the fill process. Accurately and legibly ensures products are labeled properly, with current decals and lot numbers. Forms include daily production report, FDA log sheet, Label Verification form, Calibration form and Bulk log sheet.
• Tests all gases and documents results on compression log report accurately and legibly
• Complies with all government and company standards relating to the safe handling of hazardous materials/cylinder gases.
• Maintains a neat, clean and orderly workplace through proper housekeeping procedures
• Monitors and maintains sufficient stock to meet customer demand
• Monitors inventory of empty cylinders prepared and ready for filling.
• May be required to maintain cylinders and repair filling equipment, such as pigtails, fill hoses, valves and safeties.
• Sets tone for employees by good example through observation of the company's loss prevention policies and procedures.
• Adheres to all quality assurance policies and standards
• Reports accidents including near misses, unsafe acts or conditions and obeys safety rules.

Additional Responsibilities

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Required for All Jobs

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Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Education Level

Education Details

Req/Pref

• High School Diploma
• or equivalent
• Req

Work Experience

Experience

Experience Details

Required/Preferred

• Preferred knowledge/experience in gas, welding and safety supply industry or chemical industry
• Preferred
• 1-3 years experience in the gas/welding industry as a warehouse worker or a driver
• Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong level of attention to detail.
• Ability to read and comprehend material safety data sheets.
• Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.
• Able to work flexible hours (within 2-3 hours of starting and quitting times).
• Ability to perform math functions and analysis as needed by the position.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift.
• Must be able to read and write and perform mathematical exercises of moderate complexity.
• Must be able to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds
• Must be able to push cart 200 + lb. cylinders and bend/lift 50+lb containers.

Licenses and Certifications

Licenses/Certifications

Licenses/Certification Details

Time Frame

Required/Preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands Category:

Manufacturing & Logistics

Physical Demands

A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demand

N/A

Rarely

Occasionally

Frequently

Constantly

Weight

Stationary Position

X

Move/Traverse

X

Stationary Position/Seated

X

Transport/Lifting

X

Transport/Carrying

X

Exerting Force/Pushing

X

Exerting Force/Pulling

X

Ascend/Descend

X

Balancing

X

Position Self/Stooping

X

Position Self/Kneeling

X

Position Self/Crouching

X

Position Self/Crawling

X

Reaching

X

Handling

X

Grasping

X

Feeling

X