Cylinder Handler Loader - Long Beach, CA

Matheson Tri-Gas; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Matheson Tri-Gas in Long Beach, CA is seeking a diligent loader/unloader of gas cylinders. You will handle loading and unloading on assigned trucks, participate in shipping and receiving, and stage cylinders for order fulfillment while ensuring accuracy and safety in every step.

Responsibilities include verifying labels, securing loads, and following safety procedures. Prior experience with forklift is preferred but not required; you will work with customers, sales and other operations staff in

Qualifications

• Forklift experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload cylinders on assigned trucks or tractors.
• Assist with shipping and receiving of cylinders.
• Stage cylinders for orders and ensure accuracy and safety.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Job description

Job Summary

This position is responsible for loading and unloading cylinders on vehicles, shipping and receiving of cylinders, cylinder staging and limited customer service. To include moving cylinders to other designated destinations along with ensuring the accuracy and safety of the product Reports to Site or Operations Manager/Supervisor. Interacts with customers, sales, management and other operations personnel.

Essential Functions

Responsible for loading and unloading cylinders on assigned trucks or tractors or other designated areas throughout the location including (but not limited to) checking identification, labels, valves, styles, to see if cylinder needs filled or should remain empty, to see if cylinder needs painted or has any marks, following required procedures to insure safe storage of all cylinder products.

Responsible for making sure all loads are secure prior deliveries. This task includes (but not limited to) securing all cylinders or material by checking strapping, location of cylinder in vehicle, that the correct cylinders are loaded, checking that all cylinders have been checked and have proper tags. This task also requires that all safety procedures and policies be followed to insure the safety of any equipment, containers, or materials.
Responsible for material handling of cylinders both manually, use of dollies, carts and forklifts.

Ability to transport vehicles (including but not limited to) trucks, tractors, forklift, and cylinder carts requiring different dock locations when loading or unloading trucks or tractors. This task also requires that all safety procedures and policies be followed to insure the safety of any equipment, containers, or materials

Responsible for housekeeping duties for both safety and appearance purposes.
Adheres to all quality assurance policies and standards.
Notifies supervisor of quality assurance problems.

Required for All Jobs

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Forklift experience preferred, but not required

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position - rarely
• Move/Traverse - constantly
• Stationary Position/Seated - Occasionally
• Transport/Lifting - constantly (50lbs)
• Transport/Carrying - constantly (50lbs)
• Exerting Force/Pushing - frequently
• Exerting Force/Pulling - frequently
• Ascend/Descend - occasionally
• Balancing - frequently
• Position Self/Stooping - frequently
• Position Self/Kneeling - frequently
• Position Self/Crouching - frequently
• Position Self/Crawling - NA
• Reaching - Frequently
• Handling - constantly
• Grasping- frequently
• Feeling - NA
• Communicate/Talking - Constantly
• Communicate/Hearing - Constantly
• Repetitive Motions- Constantly
• Coordination -Constantly

Compensation: $18 - $20 per hour

Matheson 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