Cylinder Yard & Forklift Operator - 48

Industrial Welding Supply Of Houma; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid life insurance

Employer-paid disability insurance

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Educational reimbursement

Generous personal leave

Job summary

Industrial Welding Supply Of Houma in Houma, LA, seeks a detail-oriented yard worker to safely manage gas cylinders and operate a forklift outdoors in all weather. You will load/unload trucks, receive cylinders, verify labeling, and maintain an organized yard.

This full-time, on-site role offers overtime, competitive pay, and benefits including life and disability insurance, health/dental/vision, 401(k) match, tuition assistance, and generous paid leave.

Qualifications

• Forklift experience and ability to operate outdoors in all weather.
• Strong safety awareness and attention to detail required.
• Ability to lift/move cylinders and work independently or with a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Load and unload trucks with gas cylinders.
• Receive cylinders, verify quantities, labeling, and regulatory compliance.
• Sort, store, and stage cylinders; pull outbound orders accurately.
• Maintain yard cleanliness and inventory accuracy; assist with cycle counts.
• Follow safety policies and work with drivers and operations staff.

Skills

Forklift operation

Outdoor/yard work

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Physical strength

Job description

Job OverviewThis position is responsible for the safe handling, movement, and management of gas cylinders in an outdoor storage yard environment. The role involves operating a forklift in all weather conditions, loading and unloading trucks, receiving and inspecting incoming cylinders, accurately pulling cylinders for outbound orders, and maintaining a clean, compliant, and well-organized yard.This is a hands-on, physical role that requires strong safety awareness, attention to detail, and the ability to work productively with minimal supervision.ResponsibilitiesOperate a forklift outdoors in all weather conditionsLoad and unload trucks with gas cylindersReceive incoming cylinders and verify quantities, condition, labeling, and complianceInspect cylinders for accuracy, damage, and regulatory requirementsSort, store, and stage cylinders in designated locationsAccurately pull cylinders for outbound orders and prepare for shipmentAssist with cylinder inventory control and cycle countsMove, organize, and rotate cylinder inventory as requiredMaintain yard cleanliness, organization, and housekeeping standardsFollow all company safety policies, procedures, and compliance requirementsWork cooperatively with drivers, sales, and operations staffPerform duties independently while meeting productivity and accuracy expectationsQualifications & RequirementsForklift experience requiredExperience working outdoors or in a yard / industrial environment preferredPrior experience handling cylinders or regulated materials is a plusStrong attention to detail and commitment to safetyAbility to perform physical work, including lifting, moving, and positioning cylindersAbility to work independently and as part of a teamMust pass a drug screening and background checkHigh school diploma or equivalent preferredCompensation, Schedule & BenefitsCompetitive wages commensurate with experience and skill levelRegular overtime availableMonday–Friday work weekCareer advancement opportunities for high-performing employeesBenefits include:Employer-paid life insuranceEmployer-paid disability insuranceHealth, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with employer matchEducational reimbursement programGenerous personal leave policyGrowth & AdvancementThis role offers long-term opportunity for individuals who take pride in safety, accuracy, and accountability. Pay increases and advancement are performance-based and earned through consistent reliability, attention to detail, and ownership of yard operations and inventory responsibilities.