Production Associate (Cylinder Filler)

Airgas; Ohio; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Production Associate (Cylinder Filler) to join their team. In this vital role, you'll ensure the safe handling and filling of gas products into various cylinders, adhering to strict federal and company regulations. Your responsibilities will include inspecting cylinders, operating forklifts, and maintaining compliance with safety standards. This position offers a chance to grow within a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusivity, alongside a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, as well as generous parental leave. If you are detail-oriented and thrive in a team-oriented setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

401k plan with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Floating holidays

Sick time

Vacation time

Airgas Scholarship Program

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in manufacturing or filling operations preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend material safety data sheets.

Responsibilities

• Safely handle and fill gas products into cylinders following regulations.
• Conduct safety checks and manage paperwork for compliance.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Attention to detail

Customer service skills

Mathematical skills

Ability to operate a forklift

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

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Production Associate (Cylinder Filler)

Apply locations Valley View, OH time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R10065905 R10065905 Production Associate (Cylinder Filler) (Open)

Location:

Valley View, OH - Filling industrial

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

The Production Associate, also known as the Cylinder Filler, will be responsible for safely handling and filling gas products into liquid, medical and high pressure gas cylinders in compliance with federal, state, local regulations, and meeting the standard operating procedures of Airgas.

In particular, you will:

• Inspects cylinders prior to filling, following standard procedures as required by government, Airgas, and distributor standards. Conducts a variety of Safety checks per procedures, such as odor tests, checking caps and valves. Analyzes products for purity and correct mixtures.
• Handles high-pressure, medical and liquid cylinders. Prepares high pressure cylinders and cryogenic vessels for filling. Attaches to manifold, evacuates cylinders to eliminate all possible contaminants. Fills cylinders by pressure and weight, per regulations and standards.
• Assists with the loading & unloading of cylinders on & off pallets and tractor trailers. Operates a forklift, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment.
• Manages paperwork to DOT, FDA, OSHA, and Airgas standards. Completes quality control sheets as required.
• Understands hazards of various gases; size and contents of cylinders by reading and interpreting cylinder labels and the color-coding of tanks. Accurately labels cylinders.
• Complies with all government and company standards relating to the safe handling of hazardous materials/cylinder gases.
• Maintains a neat, clean and orderly plant appearance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Are you a MATCH?

• HS Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of one year of prior experience in a manufacturing operation, filling or loading experience preferred.
• Strong background in gas, welding and safety supply industry or chemical industry preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend material safety data sheets.
• Must be able to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.
• Strong level of attention to detail.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentages.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift.

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 child birth 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.

Your differences enhance our performance

At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive 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.

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.