Cylinder Filler - Tualatin, OR

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

Job summary

Nippon Sanso Matheson is seeking a Cylinder Filler to safely handle and fill gas products into liquid, medical and high‑pressure cylinders, following federal, state and local regulations and company procedures. This position reports to the Production Manager or Operations Manager.

The role requires meticulous attention to safety, accurate labeling, and precise documentation in accordance with FDA and OSHA standards. Forklift operation may be required, and physical demands are substantial.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred knowledge/experience in gas, welding and safety supply industry or chemical industry preferred.
• Minimum one year experience in the gas/welding industry as a warehouse worker or a driver.

Responsibilities

• Fills all gas cylinders, high and low pressure, and liquid containers in accordance with safety procedures, quality.
• Reads cylinder labels and color-coding to correctly identify contents and label cylinders.
• Complies with OSHA and related rules, regulations and procedures.
• Moves cylinders as required in the plant and may load/unload trucks.
• Completes documentation such as daily production reports and FDA logs with accurate decals and lot numbers.
• Tests gases and documents results on compression log reports.
• Complies with safety standards for handling hazardous materials/cylinder gases.
• Maintains neat, clean, organized work area and monitors stock to meet demand.

Skills

Forklift operation

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Reading MSDS

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

POSITIONSUMMARY

The CylinderFiller 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 Matheson's standard operating procedures. Thisposition reports directly to the Production Manager or Operations Manager.

ESSENTIALDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Fills allgas cylinders, high and low pressure, and liquid containers in accordance withsafety procedures, quality
• Understands hazards of various gases, size and contents of cylinders byreading 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 andunload trucks.
• Completes all documentation and forms in compliance with company policy andFDA requirements during the fill process. Accurately and legibly ensuresproducts are labeled properly, with current decals and lot numbers. Formsinclude 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 andlegibly
• Complies with all government and company standards relating to the safehandling of hazardous materials/cylinder gases.
• Maintains a neat, clean and orderly workplace through proper housekeepingprocedures
• 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 aspigtails, fill hoses, valves and safeties.
• Sets tone for employees by good example through observation of the company'sloss prevention policies and procedures.
• Adheres to all quality assurance policies and standards
• Reports accidents including near misses, unsafe acts or conditions and obeyssafety rules.
• Perform other projects and duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Minimum ofa high school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred knowledge/experience in gas, welding and safety supply industry orchemical industry preferred.
• Minimum one year experience in the gas/welding industry as a warehouse workeror 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 moderatecomplexity.
• Must be able to work with a wide variety of people with differentpersonalities and backgrounds.
• Must be able to push cart 200 + lb. cylinders and bend/lift 50+lb containers.

Pay Rate: $26.00 to $27.00 per hour DOE.

Physical Demands

• 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 - Frequently
• Reaching - Constantly
• Handling - Constantly
• Grasping - Constantly
• Feeling - Constantly
• Communicate/Talking - Occasionally
• Communicate/Hearing - Frequently
• Repetitive Motions - Constantly
• Coordination - Constantly

Mental Demands

• Comprehension:The person in this position must be able to understand direction and adhere toestablished procedures - Frequently
• Organization: The person in this role must be able to gather and classifyinformation - Occasionally
• Reasoning and Decision Making: The person in this role must use logic to makedecisions quickly and effectively. - Frequently
• Communication: The person in this position must be able to express and exchangeideas and meaning with colleagues. - Constantly
• Resilience: The person in this position needs to adapt well in the face ofworkplace stressors such as customer service complaints and juggling competingpriorities - Constantly

Nippon Sanso Matheson is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with thelaws and regulations set forth under EEOC.. All qualified applicants willreceive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability orprotected veteran status. EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability