Cylinder Maintenance

nexAir; Okeechobee (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

nexAir is seeking a dedicated forklift operator to load and unload compressed gas cylinders and other products onto trucks. You will move cylinders with a forklift, assist with inventory, and maintain documentation in a safety‑driven environment.

The role requires physical strength, year‑round indoor/outdoor work, and flexibility for scheduling. Prior plant experience and HAZMAT familiarity are a plus. This is a full‑time, hourly position with training provided.

Qualifications

• High school degree / GED required.
• Must be in good physical condition and able to roll 200+lb cylinders and lift 50lbs.
• 1+ years manufacturing or plant experience preferred; experience operating forklift preferred.
• Able to work in indoor and outdoor conditions throughout the year.
• Able to work flexible hours (within 2-3 hours of starting and quitting times).

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads compressed gas cylinders and/or other products onto and off of route trucks and trailers.
• Rolls cylinders and operates a forklift truck for the movement of compressed gas cylinders.
• Sorts empty compressed gas cylinders by type.
• Checks for compressed gas cylinder quantities, styles and product, and/or assist with inventory.
• Reviews customer orders, pulls items from full inventory and loads items onto trucks for delivery.
• Performs basic compressed gas cylinder maintenance such as painting cylinders, labeling cylinders, and cleaning of work area.
• Handling of cryogenic liquid cylinders and hazardous materials (HAZMAT).
• Assists with accompanying paperwork for shipments.
• Completes all documentation and forms in compliance with nexAir’s safety and quality requirements during the fill process.

Skills

Forklift operation

Physical stamina

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Loads and unloads compressed gas cylinders and/or other products onto and off of route trucks and trailers.
• Rolls cylinders and operates a forklift truck for the movement of compressed gas cylinders.
• Sorts empty compressed gas cylinders by type.
• Checks for compressed gas cylinder quantities, styles and product, and/or assist with inventory.
• Reviews customer orders, pulls items from full inventory and loads items onto trucks for delivery.
• Performs basic compressed gas cylinder maintenance such as painting cylinders, labeling cylinders, and cleaning of work area
• Handling of cryogenic liquid cylinders.
• Handling of hazardous materials (HAZMAT).
• Assists with accompanying paperwork for shipments.
• Completes both routine and non-routine daily and weekly assignments.
• Completes all documentation and forms in compliance with nexAir’s safety and quality requirements during the fill process. Accurately and legibly ensures products are labeled properly, with current labels and lot numbers.
• Maintains a clean and orderly workplace through proper housekeeping procedures.
• Sets tone for employees by good example through observation of the company's policies and procedures.
• Reports accidents including near misses, unsafe acts or conditions and obeys safety rules.
• Wearing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Flame Retardant (FR) clothing required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school degree / GED required.
• Must be in good physical condition and able to roll 200+lb cylinders and lift 50lbs.
• 1+ years manufacturing or plant experience preferred; experience operating forklift preferred.
• Able to work in indoor and outdoor conditions throughout the year.
• Able to work flexible hours (within 2-3 hours of starting and quitting times).

Classification:

• Hourly, Non-Exempt Employee
• Full-time, 8-hour shift with additional time as needed.

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Education

Required

High School or better.

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