Production Associate - 2nd Shift Loader

Airgas; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Production Associate in Billerica, MA, where you will play a crucial role in loading and unloading high-pressure cylinders. This position offers a unique opportunity to ensure safety and compliance while working with various gases. As part of a supportive team, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, as well as a 401k with company matching. If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for safety, this role is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to grow in a diverse and inclusive workplace that values your contributions.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Plan with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Sick Time

Floating Holidays

Parental Leave

Airgas Scholarship Program

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1+ years of experience in manufacturing or filling operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload high-pressure and liquid cylinders safely.
• Inspect cylinders and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Mathematical Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pallet Jack

Forklift

Job description

Production Associate - 2nd Shift Loader

Apply locations Billerica, MA - Filling industrial

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 5 Days Ago

Job requisition id: R10058329

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

Position Title: Production Associate - 2nd Shift Loader

Location: Billerica, MA - Filling industrial

Shift: 2nd Shift (Monday - Friday)

The Cylinder Loader will be responsible for loading and unloading high-pressure and liquid cylinders on/off trucks in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The Loader will also be responsible for meeting all safety standards in the loading and unloading of cylinder gases per Airgas procedures.

1. Inspects cylinders prior to filling, following standard procedures as required by government, Airgas, and distributor standards.
2. Understands hazards of various gases; size and contents of cylinders by reading and interpreting cylinder labels and the color-coding of tanks.
3. Complies with all government and company standards relating to the safe handling of hazardous materials/cylinder gases.
4. Operates a forklift, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment.
5. Loads cylinders on/off vehicles, using hand truck or chain hoist, and records type and quantity of cylinders.
6. Loads/unloads cylinders on/off pallets; ensuring they are strapped in.
7. Examines returned cylinders for surface defects, dents, cracks, burns and performs minor maintenance of equipment and inspection of cylinders prior to filling.
8. Rolls cylinders to designated work area using appropriate, safe work method or equipment.
9. Segregates out of test cylinders and any defective cylinders.
10. Removes old labels and cleans cylinders.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Are you a MATCH?

1. HS Diploma or equivalent preferred.
2. Minimum one year prior experience in manufacturing operation, filling, or loading experience preferred.
3. Strong background in gas, welding, and safety supply industry or chemical industry preferred.
4. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
5. Excellent customer service skills.
6. Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.
7. Strong level of attention to detail.
8. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
9. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent's.

Benefits

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, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees.

We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children, including 14 weeks of paid childbirth benefit for birth mothers on leave, as well as paid parental leave benefits for other associates.

Additionally, we offer our employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

Diversity and Inclusion

Your differences enhance our performance. At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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].