Gas Cylinder Handler & Forklift Operator

nexAir, LLC; Okeechobee (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

nexAir, LLC in Okeechobee, FL is seeking a full-time Forklift Operator responsible for loading and unloading compressed gas cylinders, moving cylinders with a forklift, and preparing shipments. You will perform basic cylinder maintenance, labeling, and cleaning of the work area while handling cryogenic liquids and HAZMAT.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, physical ability to lift heavy weights, and willingness to work indoors/outdoors with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• High school degree or GED required.
• Physically capable of rolling 200+ lb cylinders and lifting 50 lbs.
• 1+ year manufacturing or plant experience preferred; experience operating forklift preferred.
• Able to work indoors and outdoors year-round.
• Able to work flexible hours within 2-3 hours of starting and quitting times.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads compressed gas cylinders and other products onto and off of route trucks and trailers.
• Rolls cylinders and operates a forklift truck for movement of cylinders.
• Sorts empty cylinders by type.
• Checks cylinder quantities, styles and product; assists with inventory.
• Reviews customer orders, pulls items from inventory and loads onto trucks for delivery.
• Performs basic cylinder maintenance such as painting, labeling, and cleaning of work area.
• Handling of cryogenic liquid cylinders and hazardous materials (HAZMAT).
• Assists with accompanying paperwork for shipments.
• Completes routine and non-routine daily and weekly assignments.
• Ensures documentation and labeling during the fill process; maintains current labels and lot numbers.

Skills

Forklift operation

Heavy lifting

Safety compliance

PPE usage

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

nexAir, LLC in Okeechobee, FL is seeking a full-time Forklift Operator responsible for loading and unloading compressed gas cylinders, moving cylinders with a forklift, and preparing shipments. You will perform basic cylinder maintenance, labeling, and cleaning of the work area while handling cryogenic liquids and HAZMAT.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, physical ability to lift heavy weights, and willingness to work indoors/outdoors with flexible hours.