Production Associate (Cylinder Loader)

US11345-AIRGAS Airgas USA, LLC; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Pre-tax commuter benefits

EAP

Job summary

Airgas USA, LLC in Billerica, MA is seeking a Production Associate (Cylinder Loader) for the 2nd shift (1pm–9:30pm), Monday–Friday. The position offers $25.75 per hour and involves loading/unloading cylinders, forklift operation, and strict adherence to safety and regulatory requirements.

Core duties include inspecting cylinders, labeling, tracking, and keeping accurate records. A high school diploma and mechanical aptitude are required; SAP experience and OSHA knowledge are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Mechanical aptitude required.
• Minimum of 1 year of related technical experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Ability to perform basic math in all units of measure (whole numbers, fractions, decimals).
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP is preferred.
• Intermediate knowledge of Google Suite or Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of OSHA and Airgas safety programs and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload cylinders on/off trucks per regulations.
• Meet safety standards while handling cylinder gases.
• Inspect cylinders before filling and ensure safety benchmarks are met.
• Identify cylinder contents via labels and color-coding; maintain safety protocols.
• Operate forklift, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment.
• Maintain records of cylinder type and quantity during loading/unloading.
• Secure cylinders on/off pallets and ensure proper strapping.
• Inspect returned cylinders for defects and perform minor equipment maintenance.
• Move cylinders to designated areas using safe methods.
• Identify and segregate out-of-test or defective cylinders; maintain quality.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Mathematics ability

SAP ERP

Google Workspace

OSHA safety knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Production Associate (Cylinder Loader)

Location: Billerica, MA

Shift: 2nd Shift (1pm–9:30pm), Monday–Friday

Pay Rate: $25.75/hr

Responsibilities

• Load and unload high‑pressure and liquid cylinders on/off trucks in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Meet all safety standards while handling cylinder gases per Airgas procedures.
• Inspect cylinders prior to filling, ensuring government, Airgas, and distributor safety benchmarks are met.
• Maintain awareness of safety protocols for various gases and identify size and contents of cylinders by reading labels and color‑coding.
• Operate forklift, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment to support site operations.
• Carefully load cylinders on/off vehicles using a hand truck or chain hoist, and maintain accurate records of type and quantity.
• Securely load/unload cylinders on/off pallets, confirming they are safely strapped in.
• Examine returned cylinders for surface defects, dents, cracks, or burns and perform minor maintenance of equipment.
• Move cylinders to designated work areas using safe work methods or equipment.
• Identify and segregate out‑of‑test or defective cylinders to maintain quality standards.
• Prepare cylinders for reuse by removing old labels and ensuring they are clean.
• Contribute to other team needs as assigned to ensure a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Minimum of 1 year of related technical experience (or equivalent education and experience).
• Strong understanding of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percent.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP system preferred.
• Intermediate knowledge of Google Suite or Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of OSHA and Airgas safety programs, regulations, and procedures applicable to this position.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Tuition reimbursement and discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents.
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty, and funeral/bereavement leave.
• Parental leave, including a 14‑week paid child‑birth benefit for supporting growing families.
• Pre‑tax commuter transportation benefit.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Benefits begin after 30 days of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Airgas is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.