Cylinder Handler Technician

GENERAL AIR SERVICE & SUPPLY CO INC; Commerce City (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

ESOP

Profit-sharing

Medical/dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

General Air Service & Supply Co. Inc. is seeking a Cylinder Handler Technician in Commerce City, CO to support production and distribution of gas products.

This role focuses on safe handling, labeling, and documentation, with a strong emphasis on following SOPs and quality standards. The candidate should be comfortable with repetitive manual tasks, able to operate a forklift, and capable of working in hot or cold conditions.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work with hazardous materials and follow safety procedures.
• Strong reliability, punctuality, and the ability to work 7–8 hours on foot with walking, bending and lifting.
• Comfortable working in a production environment with adherence to SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Sort empty compressed gas cylinders by type and size.
• Inspect and maintain gas and liquid containers.
• Label and barcode cylinders or tanks accurately.
• Load/unload cylinders and record type and quantity.
• Operate a forklift safely for loading/unloading.

Skills

Hard-working

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Data entry

Basic computer literacy

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Com. City - Commerce City, CO 80022

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $21.82 - $22.32 Hourly

Cylinder Handler Technician

Job Description

Do you believe that work matters? Well, we do too. In fact, General Air Service & Supply, recognized as a top workplace in the US since 2023 and in Colorado since 2020, where it ranked number three in the distribution, is looking for a Cylinder Handler Technician who wants to jump in head-first and help build production capabilities. You will directly contribute to ensuring all our gas products are ready for delivery and that operations are meeting the General Air Service & Supply Standard Operating Procedures.

If you’re passionate about operations, production, being a part of a great team, and live to work hard and have fun, we want to talk to you.

Position Description

We’re looking for a dynamic, high performing Cylinder Handler Technician who wants to learn and understand processes associated with production, repackaging gas, gas properties, and working with production equipment. The ideal candidate has a history working with his/her hands, enjoys following policies and procedures, understands the importance of safety, and is motivated by hard work.

Your Day-to-Day

• Strategically sort empty compressed gas cylinders by type and size
• Methodically inspect and maintain gas and liquid containers
• Properly bar code and label cylinders or tanks
• Load, unload cylinders or tanks on vehicles and record type and quantity of cylinders
• Safely operate a forklift; loading, unloading, and transporting
• Blast and paint cylinders according to requirements in designated area
• Ensure protection caps are secured over valves and cylinders are labeled correctly
• Remove valves and install reconditioned valves on cylinders
• Document and follow all SOP for producing gas and liquid product
• Understand and learn FDA, DOT, GHS, OSHA, and HAZCOM requirements
• Strategically organize and arrange product in the fill plant, route trucks, and/or paintenance areas
• Handle and/or move gas and liquid containers
• Able to perform basic data entry for DOT manifests
• Accurately document and track production needs and requirements
• Communicate with all stakeholders effectively ensuring final quality of work
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Other duties as assigned

What You Bring to the Team

• Desire to work hard and be punctual
• Comfortable handling hazardous materials
• Be able to stand on your feet 7 to 8 hours a day with lots of walking, twisting, bending, reaching, pushing/pulling, grasping, sitting and repetitive motions
• Frequent lifting of 10-20lbs is required, may at times lift up to 75lbs
• Reoccurring pushing/pulling 150lbs
• Ability to work indoor/outdoor with hot summer and cold winter conditions where high noise levels are possible
• Strong track record of being safe
• Ability to perform repetitive work functions in a production environment
• Passion to follow regulatory requirements and compliance procedures
• Basic computer literacy
• Ability to work differentiated shifts
• Legible handwriting
• Effectively communicate with fellow workers
• Work independently or as a team
• Energetic attitude
• Friendly personality
• Team player

Why General Air

Our employees tell us that people choose General Air Service & Supply, many times until retirement, because of the way they are treated. They comment on feeling valued, empowered, and part of something special. In addition, we offer GREAT benefits:

• Comfortable and open work environment
• Competitive salary
• $1500 Sign-on Bonus
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Monthly profit-sharing plan
• We pay 80% of employee insurance (medical/dental) premiums
• We provide Life Insurance coverage for employees, spouse, and dependents
• Offer vision insurance
• Free daily drinks
• Frequent celebrations
• Fun family-friendly events
• Risk-taking mentality
• Tuition and book reimbursement, as well as debt forgiveness
• And more

Join us on our mission to serve and improve.

General Air Service & Supply is an affirmative action employer and that race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law, are not taken into account in any employment decision.