Production Associate

Welders-Supply-of-Louisvill; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Annual safety-shoe allowance

Job summary

Welders Supply & Gases in Louisville, KY is hiring a Production Associate to join our fill plant team. You will safely fill, inspect, label, and prepare gas cylinders for delivery, working closely with a collaborative team in a hands-on environment.

Bring a dependable work ethic and attention to detail; no gas industry experience required as training is provided. We offer health, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) with match, PTO, and an annual safety-shoe allowance.

Qualifications

• Dependable work ethic and consistent attendance.
• Commitment to following safety procedures.
• Attention to detail when inspecting, filling, and labeling cylinders.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Fill gas cylinders and liquid containers according to safety and quality procedures.
• Accurately label, tag, and prepare cylinders for shipment.
• Load and unload cylinders from company vehicles and pallets.
• Move and secure cylinders using safe handling methods.
• Inspect returned cylinders for visible damage or defects.
• Clean cylinders and perform minor maintenance as directed.
• Read cylinder labels and identify contents.
• Maintain cylinder stock to meet customer demand.
• Complete accurate filling and quality control records.
• Assist the specialty gas lab as needed.
• Support teammates with other plant duties as assigned.

Skills

Dependable work ethic

Attention to detail

Safety procedures

Verbal and written communication

Willingness to learn

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance

Welders Supply & Gases is hiring a Production Associate to work at our Louisville, KY location.

You’ll work with our fill plant team to safely fill, inspect, label, and prepare gas cylinders for delivery to customers. If you enjoy hands‑on work, take pride in doing things correctly, and work well with a team, this could be a great fit.

No gas industry experience? We will train you!

Bring a dependable work ethic, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn.

Why join Welders?

• Be part of an established company serving our community since 1948
• Learn practical skills in gas cylinder filling and handling
• Enjoy an active, hands‑on workday
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid time off and paid holidays, subject to eligibility requirements
• 401(k) with company match
• Annual safety‑shoe allowance

What your day looks like

You’ll help prepare the compressed gas cylinders and liquid containers our customers rely on while following established safety and quality procedures. Your responsibilities also include:

• Filling gas cylinders and liquid containers according to safety and quality procedures
• Accurately labeling, tagging, and preparing cylinders for shipment
• Loading and unloading cylinders from company vehicles and pallets
• Securing cylinders and moving them to designated work areas using safe handling methods
• Inspecting returned cylinders for visible damage or defects
• Cleaning cylinders, removing old labels, and performing minor maintenance as directed
• Reading cylinder labels and identifying contents using established identification procedures
• Helping maintain sufficient cylinder stock to meet customer demand
• Completing accurate filling and quality control records
• Assisting the specialty gas lab as needed
• Supporting teammates with other plant duties as assigned

What you bring

• A dependable work ethic and consistent attendance
• A commitment to following safety procedures
• Attention to detail when inspecting, filling, and labeling cylinders
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• A willingness to learn and work as part of a team

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Knowledge of gases, welding, or safety supplies is a plus, but industry experience is not required. We will train you!

Physical requirements

This is an active production position with regular cylinder handling throughout the day. You must be able to:

• Frequently lift 50–75 pounds
• Maneuver cylinders weighing more than 100 pounds using proper rolling methods, carts, and other appropriate equipment
• Stand for prolonged periods, up to eight hours
• Work indoors and outdoors