Driver - Cylinder

Linde plc; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Allentown, PA is where Linde plc is seeking a delivery driver to unload and transport gas cylinders, handle paperwork, and maintain safety checks. The role emphasizes DOT compliance, HazMat responsibilities, and accurate stock reporting.

The position requires a Class B CDL with HazMat endorsement or ability to obtain within 60 days, a clean driving record, and the ability to pass a DOT physical. Join a global leader in industrial gases and materials handling.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years driving experience or truck driver training.
• No preventable accidents or moving violations in past 2 years.
• No alcohol-related convictions in last 10 years.
• Current medical examiner's certificate or ability to pass a DOT physical.
• Valid Class B CDL required.
• Hazmat endorsement or possibility to obtain within 60 days of hire.
• 2+ years experience in plant/manufacturing environment preferred.
• Reading and writing in English required.
• Must be 21+ years old.

Responsibilities

• Unload and deliver products to customer use points.
• Record quantities and styles of products delivered and picked up.
• Complete Hazardous Materials shipping paperwork per DOT/TC regulations.
• Placard vehicle according to hazmat regs and company standards.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Identify vehicle maintenance needs and ensure timely repairs.
• Operate forklift and other plant equipment.
• Prepare warehouse transfer orders and paperwork for shipment.
• Maintain quality control documentation per procedures.
• Load/unload weekly shuttle truck and manage inventory entries.

Skills

Driving experience

DOT/regulatory compliance

English reading/writing

Safety consciousness

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDL Class B

Hazmat endorsement or eligible within 60 days

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Allentown, PA, United States | req33696 Work Schedule: 1st Shift

What you will enjoy doing*

• You will provide a high standard of Customer Service while delivering, which includes unloading of products and movement to customer use point and reloading the returned empty cylinders to the vehicle.
• Driving represents approximately 30 % of the day, the remaining portion of the day includes delivery, cylinder handling, shipping orders/paperwork, customer contact, vehicle AM and PM inspections
• You will accurately count and record quantities and styles of product delivered and picked up
• Complete Hazardous Material shipping orders papers in accordance with DOT/TC Regulations
• Placard vehicle according to required hazardous material regulations and Linde standards
• You will conduct and report pre-trip and post-trip inspections
• Identify need for vehicle repairs and/or maintenance and ensure it is accomplished on time
• Processes medical and industrial gas cylinders using established plant guidelines and procedures
• Performs visual, physical and odor tests on cylinders before filling and determines whether retesting and/or repairs are required
• You will check for cylinder quantities, styles and product, and fill any necessary product]
• Loads and unloads product from weekly shuttle truck
• Operates and maintains cylinder scales and associated equipment
• Prepares warehouse transfer orders and accompanying paperwork for shipment and keys into the computer the quantities, styles and products filled in order to justify the stock inventory
• Completes and maintains quality control documentation as per company and Governmental procedures
• You will operate a forklift truck and other plant vehicles

What makes you great

• High School Degree/G.E.D. is required
• You have 2 years driving experience or have completed a course of instruction from a truck driver training school that operates equipment similar to Linde's
• No preventable accidents, license suspensions or other moving violations in the past 2 years
• You have no alcohol related convictions within the last 10 years
• A current medical examiner’s certificate or the ability to pass a DOT physical
• Valid class B CDL is required
• Current Hazmat on CDL or ability to obtain Hazmat within 60 days of hire
• You have 2+ yrs. experience in plant or manufacturing environment preferred
• You can read and write in English
• You are 21 years or older

Why you will love working with us

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2025 sales of $34 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain, decarbonize and protect our planet.
Linde serves a variety of end markets such as chemicals & energy, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing, metals and mining. Linde’s industrial gases and technologies are used in countless applications, enabling space exploration and launch technologies, delivering ultra-high-purity and specialty gases for semiconductor manufacturing, providing life-saving medical oxygen and enabling clean hydrogen production and carbon capture to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer growth, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.

What we offer you!

At Linde, the sky is not the limit. If you’re looking to build a career where your work reaches beyond your job description and betters the people with whom you work, the communities we serve, and the world in which we all live, at Linde, your opportunities are limitless. Be Linde. Be Limitless.
Linde offers competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package. Enjoy access to health, dental, disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and vacation, an employee discount program, and opportunities for educational and professional growth. Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level. Build your future with us while making an impact every day!

Have we inspired you? Let´s talk about it

We are looking forward to receiving your complete application.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.
Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.
*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Therefore employees assigned may be required to perform additional job tasks required by the manager.