Cylinder Filler - San Marcos, CA

Nippon Sanso Matheson, Inc.; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Nippon Sanso Matheson, Inc. is seeking a Cylinder Filler to safely handle and fill gas products into various cylinders in a facility compliant with federal, state, and FDA requirements.

The role reports to the Production or Operations Manager and requires attention to safety, accuracy in labeling, and thorough documentation throughout the fill process. The position demands the ability to move heavy cylinders, read MSDS, work with diverse teams, and maintain clean, organized work areas while

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred knowledge/experience in gas, welding, and safety supply industry or chemical industry.
• 1-3 years experience in gas/welding industry as a warehouse worker or a driver.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Job description

Position Summary

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.

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

Required for All Jobs

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Work Experience

Preferred knowledge/experience in gas, welding, and safety supply industry or chemical industry

1-3 years experience in gas/welding industr4y as a warehouse worker or a driver

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.

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

• Stationary Position - Constantly
• Move/Traverse - Constantly
• Stationary Position/Seated - Rarely
• Transport/Lifting - Constantly
• Transport/Carrying - Constantly
• Exerting Force/Pushing - Constantly
• Exerting Force/Pulling - Constantly
• Ascend/Descend - Constantly
• Balancing - Constantly
• Position Self/Stooping - Constantly
• Position Self/Kneeling - Constantly
• Position Self/Crouching - Constantly
• Position Self/Crawling - Rarely
• Reaching - Constantly
• Handling - Constantly
• Grasping - Constantly
• Feeling - Constantly
• Communicate/Talking - Occasionally
• Communicate/Hearing - Frequently
• Repetitive Motions - Constantly
• Coordination - Constantly

Comprehension / Organization / Reasoning / Decision Making / Communication / Resilience

• Comprehension: The person in this position must be able to understand direction and adhere to established procedures
• Organization: The person in this role must be able to gather and classify information
• Reasoning and Decision Making: The person in this role must use logic to make decisions quickly and effectively.
• Communication: The person in this position must be able to express and exchange ideas and meaning with colleagues
• Resilience: The person in this position needs to adapt well in the face of workplace stressors such as customer service complaints and juggling competing priorities

Compensation: $20 - $24 per hour

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC.. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability