Fill Plant Technician

Cee Kay Supply; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Employee ownership (ESOP)

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision

Job summary

Cee Kay Supply, Inc. seeks an early-morning, full‑time employee-owner to inspect and sort returned gas cylinders, assist customers with will-call orders, and help load/unload trucks. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and efficient processing of cylinders for refilling or testing.

The successful candidate will sort by size/color, maintain dock inventory, and use barcode scanners while following CK core values. Growth opportunities exist within a family-owned company with ESOP participation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Safety mindset for self and coworkers.
• Ability to operate and use equipment.
• Ability to visually distinguish colors.
• Able to communicate with staff and customers.
• Ability to lift, roll and move cylinders up to 75 pounds.
• Read, write, and count to complete paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with will-call cylinder orders.
• Inspect gas cylinders for damage, dates, and barcodes prior to refilling.
• Sort gas cylinders by size, type, color and testing needs as empty cylinders are returned.
• Maintain full cylinder inventory on dock.
• Utilize barcode scanners to track cylinders in/out of the system.
• Load and unload trucks with hard goods and cylinders.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow safety guidelines.
• Complete in-house training on gases and safety.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety mindset

Equipment operation

Color vision

Communication

Lift 75 lbs

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Morning Shift! Full-time! Benefits! Become an Employee-Owner!

HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

As an employee-owner in the Fill Plant, this role will focus on inspecting and sorting gas cylinders returned by customers. The inspected/sorted cylinders are then placed into production to be refilled or tested based on the inspection. This role is also responsible for assisting customers and drivers with cylinder orders and cylinder loading as needed.
Please note: the permanent shift will be 5:30am-1pm, M-F

CK SUPPLY CORE VALUES:

• Driven - Hardworking, Dedicated, Dependable, Desire to be the Best
• Passionate - Positive Attitude, Appearance, Pride, Love What We Do
• People-Oriented - Honest, Respectful, Trust-Worthy, Integrity
• Solutions-Focused - Knowledgeable, Creative, Problem-Solvers

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist customers with will-call cylinder orders
• Inspect gas cylinders for damage, dates, and barcodes prior to refilling
• Sort gas cylinders by size, type, color and testing needs as empty cylinders are returned
• Maintain full cylinder inventory on dock
• Utilizing barcode scanners, ensure all cylinders are scanned in and out of the system
• Load and unload trucks with hard goods and cylinders
• Maintain good housekeeping and ensure the work area is kept neat and organized
• Follow all safety guidelines and requirements including proper personal protective equipment
• Complete in-house training programs to ensure understanding of the gases and safety guidelines
• Using a forklift, move pallets of cylinders for sorting or filling purposes
• Complete training to operate and fill liquid cylinders as needed
• Assist in the production and fulfillment of dry ice orders
• Adhere to the CK Core Values through behavior and words
• Other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must have a strong attention to detail
• A mindset focused on safety for self and co-workers
• Ability to operate and use all necessary equipment
• Ability to visually distinguish colors of various cylinders
• Must be able to communicate with all staff and customers
• Ability to lift, roll and move cylinders up to 75 pounds
• Read, write, and count to accurately complete paperwork
• Work in diverse and inclement weather conditions
• Ability to reach, stoop, twist, kneel and bend on a consistent basis
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time

WHY YOU WILL LOVE WORKING HERE

Headquartered in St. Louis, MO, CK Supply Inc. has been the definitive source for metalworking and gas related technologies for over 75 years. As the largest independent distributor of welding and gas products in Missouri and downstate Illinois, we distribute a full line of industrial welding and gas related equipment focusing on product quality, best in class service and family values.

CK is growth minded, looking to be the dominate distributor of gas and welding supplies in the Midwest by doubling in size within the next ten years! With this growth will come new opportunities, with a promote-from-within culture leading the way.

Our mission is to provide CK employee-owners with a safe work environment that is challenging, productive, fun and rewarding.

• Competitive salary
• Employee and Family owned
• Open-book management
• Company focus on developing employees through training
• Strong brand and reputation in the market
• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability
• Company-Paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• HSA Account with Company Contribution
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) Retirement Plan
• 401(K) with company match
• Paid Time Off

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

Cee Kay Supply, Inc. and any subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers (EOE).