Material Handler (Cylinder Handler)

Linde Gas & Equipment; Minnesota; On-site; USD 28,929 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Linde Gas & Equipment in Rice, MN is seeking a Material Handler (Cylinder Handler) to load and unload gas cylinders, move them with a forklift, and support inventory accuracy.

You will review orders, assist with shipments, and perform light maintenance and paperwork. A high school diploma and at least 1 year in a plant or manufacturing setting are required; strong mechanical aptitude and good leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school degree or GED.
• 1+ year of experience in a plant/manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical background.
• Good leadership, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload gas cylinders and related products onto and from route trucks and trailers; move cylinders by rolling and operating a forklift.
• Sort empty cylinders by type and verify cylinder quantities, styles, and product specifications to support accurate inventory management.
• Review customer orders, pull required items from inventory, and load products onto trucks for delivery.
• Perform basic cylinder maintenance, including painting, labeling, and cleaning the work area.
• Assist with paperwork accompanying shipments.
• Complete routine and non‑routine daily and weekly assignments as directed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Mechanical aptitude

Leadership

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Material Handler (Cylinder Handler)

Rice, MN, United States

Responsibilities

• Load and unload gas cylinders and related products onto and from route trucks and trailers; move cylinders by rolling and operating a forklift.
• Sort empty cylinders by type and verify cylinder quantities, styles, and product specifications to support accurate inventory management.
• Review customer orders, pull required items from inventory, and load products onto trucks for delivery.
• Perform basic cylinder maintenance, including painting, labeling, and cleaning the work area.
• Assist with paperwork accompanying shipments.
• Complete routine and non‑routine daily and weekly assignments as directed.

Qualifications

• High school degree or GED.
• More than one (1+) year of experience in a plant or manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical background desired.
• Good leadership, problem‑solving, communication, and organizational skills.

Pay and Benefits

Pay range: $21.02 - $30.00 hourly (commensurate with experience). Competitive compensation and benefits package including health, dental, disability, life insurance, paid holidays and vacation, employee discount program, and opportunities for educational and professional growth.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.