Loader

Air Liquide; Kentucky; On-site; USD 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is hiring a Loader 1st Shift in Henderson, CO. You will unload cylinders, load delivery trucks, and fill high-pressure cylinders while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires forklift operation, standing for long periods, and lifting heavy loads. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) with company match, plus paid holidays and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate a forklift and be forklift certified.
• Ability to perform prolonged standing up to 8 hours with bending, stooping, crouching, reaching, grasping, and repetitive motion.
• Ability to lift 25–75 lbs routinely and 76+ lbs occasionally.
• Ability to read and comprehend Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Overtime availability as needed.
• Must have U.S. work authorization; no visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Unload empty cylinders from delivery trucks and move them to fill racks/storage areas.
• Load delivery trucks daily.
• Fill high-pressure cylinders following compression temperature/pressure methods.
• Operate and maintain equipment for pumping or repackaging gases.
• Perform pre-full and post-full inspections and tests; ensure proper maintenance of cylinders.
• Maintain accurate filling records and comply with local, state, and federal regulations.

Skills

Forklift operation

Forklift certification

Safety data sheets (SDS) literacy

Job description

R10104357 Loader (Open) Location: Henderson, CO - Filling industrial

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative. At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.

Airgas is Hiring for a Loader 1st Shift in Henderson, CO! We are looking for you!

Benefits

• Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Support for Parents: We offer a 14-week paid child birth benefit to support growing families.
• Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment

Compensation and Schedule

Hourly base pay range for this position in Colorado is $24.50 - $25.00. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Airgas considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Estimated application window close date: Friday, November 27, 2026

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:00 am to 2:30 pm

Job Duties

As a Loader / Production Operator 1, you will unload empty cylinders from delivery trucks and move them to fill racks and/or cylinder storage areas, and load trucks for delivery. In particular you will be:

• Load delivery trucks daily.
• Unload empty cylinders from the delivery truck and prepare for reloading.
• You will be filling high pressure cylinders (Industrial, Medical and Mixes) following compression temperature / pressure method.
• Operate and safely maintain equipment for pumping or repackaging gases into cylinders.
• Perform all required pre-fill and post-fill inspections and tests before cylinders are released.
• Ensure cylinders are adequately maintained – cylinders requiring maintenance or repair are removed from service until corrected.
• Regularly inspect and maintain pumping apparatus and associated pressure gauges and monitoring devices.
• Fill cylinders or containers to proper pressure or weight, whichever is appropriate.
• Ensure cylinder filling records are accurately maintained and that all required procedures are followed in order to comply with local, state and federal regulations.
• Assist with inventory, general housekeeping, and help customers when necessary.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to operate a forklift and be forklift certified.
• Ability to perform work during prolonged standing up to 8 hours; frequent bending, stooping, crouching, reaching, grasping, feeling and repetitive motion also required.
• Ability to perform very heavy work – routinely lifts 25 – 75 lbs., and occasionally lifts 76 to greater than 100 lbs.
• Ability to read and comprehend Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Must be able to work overtime as needed.
• Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not open for non-immigrant visa sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior forklift experience
• Prior industry experience

Benefits (Detailed)

We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees. Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children. Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.

Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE

At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

About Airgas

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions. Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients. Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you’ll find a welcoming workplace where you’re valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career — whatever path you choose.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at [e-mail].