Cylinder Handler/Loader/Unloader

Volunteer Welding Supply Inc; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 45,760 - 61,360; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

401k with match

Paid time off

Bereavement leave

Employee discount

Job summary

OXARC in Spokane, WA seeks a Cylinder Handler/Loader/Unloader to join our team. If you have strong mechanical aptitude and can lift 70 lbs, you will load and unload route trucks and prepare shipments.

This full-time role offers a daytime Monday–Friday schedule, safety-first operations, and a comprehensive benefits package. You will operate hydraulic and pneumatic equipment and follow established procedures to fill cylinders accurately.

Qualifications

• Able to operate hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and math skills.
• Work environment outdoors predominantly.
• Able to lift 70 lbs and stand long hours.
• Pass drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Unload hard goods from inbound trailers to warehouse area.
• Load hard goods, check branch trailers for transfers.
• Unload and transfer cylinders to fill plant or maintenance areas.
• Tag private cylinders and verify invoices for tracking.
• Load outbound trailers and verify load accuracy.
• Attend monthly safety meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hydraulic equipment operation

Pneumatic equipment operation

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Team player

Math skills

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Utilize your mechanical aptitude and join a global industry leader that can offer you many opportunities for career growth, competitive pay (up to $29.50/hr, based on experience) and a daytime Monday – Friday schedule. Make your mark with a company that values your skills, invests in your future, and is constantly growing!

OXARC a regional leader in industrial gas and welding supply distribution, is seeking a Cylinder Handler/Loader/Unloader to join the team in the Spokane, WA area.

If you have a strong mechanical aptitude, are able to operate hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, lift/move 70 lbs; able to stand for most of the day, work in outdoor conditions, and able to pass a drug screen and background check, OXARC wants to hear from you!

This is a key role responsible for loading and unloading route trucks and branch trailers; preparing shipping orders for route trucks; assisting in pre-fill inspection of cylinders; and filling propane cylinders according to established procedures.

Why Cylinder Handlers join the OXARC team:

• Competitive compensation starting from $22 – $29.50, based on experience.
• Unbeatable benefits package including health, dental, vision, prescription coverage, company-paid life insurance, 401k with company match, paid time off, bereavement leave, employee discount, and more!
• Stable and recession-resistant industry: Our industrial gases and welding supplies will always be essential to the diverse group of industries we supply to such as manufacturing, healthcare, and technology!
• Opportunities for advancement: OXARC is always looking for key players to develop and move into higher level roles.
• Experience the best of both worlds working for a local business with large-company backing!

Qualifications

• Able to operate hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Work environment-75% outside (in covered area).
• Able to lift/move 70 lbs; able to stand for most of the day, work in outdoor conditions.
• Attention to detail; task oriented.
• Able to work independently and be a team player.
• General Knowledge of common hand tools, power tools, and their proper use.
• Strong math skills.
• Must pass drug screen and background check.

Essential duties/responsibilities

• Unload all hard goods from inbound branch trailers and transfer to designated area in warehouse.
• Load all hard goods staged in warehouse, check other branch trailers for transfers.
• Unload empty and full cylinders from branch trailers and transfer to designated areas in fill plant or maintenance area.
• Check all private cylinders from branches to ensure they are properly tagged and have an invoice for tracking.
• Load outbound trailers as per load list. (When possible, this is done when unloading).
• Check every trailer load for accuracy upon completion.
• Inform management of all shortages.
• Remove all empty cylinders from Spokane Plant dock and put in fill plant designated areas.
• Attend monthly safety meetings.
• Other duties assigned.

About the Company

OXARC has been providing welding and industrial supplies, as well as industrial, medical and specialty gases, since 1968. OXARC stocks a variety of retail and wholesale items and houses a complete service, warranty repair, and emergency repair facility for welding related products. OXARC is headquartered in Spokane, Washington with 23 stores in WA, ID and OR.

OXARC is an EEO/Affirmative Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.