Cylinder Loader: Safe Gas Production & Growth

Airgas, Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Airgas, Inc. in Allentown, PA is hiring a Production Associate (Cylinder Loader) to safely handle and load gas cylinders for distribution. The role requires reading labels, sorting by type, and operating a forklift while following government and company safety standards.

The position emphasizes accurate documentation, DOT and OSHA compliance, and capability to work with high-pressure and cryogenic cylinders. Benefits support families and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Mechanical aptitude essential.
• Adherence to Airgas safety programs and OSHA rules.
• Minimum 1 year of related technical experience or equivalent education.

Responsibilities

• Loads/unloads gas cylinders and products onto trucks; uses carts for movement.
• Sorts empty cylinders by type.
• Operates forklift for pallet movement.
• Reads cylinder labels and color codes; labels cylinders accurately.
• Prepares high-pressure and cryogenic cylinders for filling; attaches to manifold.

Skills

High school diploma

Mechanical aptitude

Safety compliance

1 year technical experience

Education

GED or high school diploma

Tools

SAP

Google Suite

Job description

Airgas, Inc. in Allentown, PA is hiring a Production Associate (Cylinder Loader) to safely handle and load gas cylinders for distribution. The role requires reading labels, sorting by type, and operating a forklift while following government and company safety standards.

The position emphasizes accurate documentation, DOT and OSHA compliance, and capability to work with high-pressure and cryogenic cylinders. Benefits support families and career growth opportunities.