Cylinder Sorter/Distribution Specialist

Matheson Tri-Gas; Palm (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Matheson Tri-Gas in Palm, PA seeks a production operator to set up and operate manufacturing processes following Work Instructions, adjust reactants, valves, and monitor flow, temperature and pressure to meet specifications.

Responsibilities include quality assurance, calibration checks, daily inventory records, and maintenance, with opportunities to suggest process improvements. Must have a high school diploma and basic math skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to perform mathematical exercises of moderate complexity.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manufacturing process per Work Instructions.
• Adjust reactants, operate valves, and control flow rates, temperatures and pressures to meet specifications.
• Fill finished product into cylinders or coordinate with Gas Filling Department.
• Perform general and preventative maintenance on gas/chemical manufacturing equipment.
• Maintain daily inventory production records and raw material inventory.
• Notify supervisor when maintenance requires higher expertise; suggest process/equipment changes to improve efficiency or quality.
• Adhere to quality assurance policies and calibrate scales; notify quality problems.

Skills

Mathematical ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

SAFETY

keeps working area clean and orderly, follows all company procedures and safety policies. Inspects manufacturing equipment on a daily basis to ensure the safe operation of the chemical process. Keeps leak detection equipment, if required, in good working order.

PRODUCTION

Sets up and/or operates manufacturing process in accord with published Work Instructions. Changes reactants, operates valves, controls, and related items to obtain specified flow rates, temperatures and pressures. Fills finished product into cylinders or correlates filling with the Gas Filling Department. Performs general, preventative maintenance on gas or chemical manufacturing equipment. Notifies supervisor when maintenance of equipment requires greater expertise than he/she possesses. Recommends process and equipment changes as needed. Maintains daily inventory production records. Controls inventory of raw material. Performs all other tasks as assigned by local plant management.

QUALITY

Adheres to all quality assurance policies and standards. Recommends process changes to improve the quality/purity of the products manufactured. Performs scale and instrument calibration checks as required by Matheson's quality system. Maintains run charts for performance of scales. Notifies Supervisor of quality assurance problems.

REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or equivalent. Must be able to perform mathematical exercises of moderate complexity.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

• Stationary Position: CONSTANTLY
• Move/Traverse: CONSTANTLY
• Stationary Position/Seated: OCCASIONALLY
• Transport/Lifting: CONSTANTLY
• Transport/Carrying: CONSTANTLY
• Exerting Force/Pushing: CONSTANTLY
• Exerting Force/Pulling: CONSTANTLY
• Ascend/Descend: CONSTANTLY
• Balancing: CONSTANTLY
• Position Self/Stooping: CONSTANTLY
• Position Self/Kneeling: CONSTANTLY
• Position Self/Crouching: CONSTANTLY
• Position Self/Crawling: FREQUENTLY
• Reaching: CONSTANTLY
• Handling: CONSTANTLY
• Grasping: CONSTANTLY
• Feeling: CONSTANTLY
• Communicate/Talking: OCCASIONALLY
• Communicate/Hearing: FREQUENTLY
• Repetitive Motions: CONSTANTLY
• Coordination: CONSTANTLY

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.