Quality Control Plant Assistant

American Gas Products Inc; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-1 healthcare benefits

ADP earnings access

Recognition & rewards

Growing team

Job summary

American Gas Products, Inc. is seeking a Quality Control Plant Assistant for our North Andover area facility.

The role supports daily operations at an industrial gas site, ensuring filled, labeled, tested, and documented cylinders are ready for delivery while maintaining strict safety and regulatory compliance. The position reports to the Operations Manager and involves handling high‑pressure gas cylinders, participating in safety drills, and performing routine inspections.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lift 50–75 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, and work on feet for extended periods.
• Forklift certification or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety protocols and PPE requirements.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Record cylinder movements and label appropriately.
• Assist in cylinder filling and pre/post-fill inspections.
• Operate plant equipment as trained and authorized.
• Prepare cylinders for shipment and assist with loading/unloading.

Skills

Lifting heavy

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Reading instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

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Quality Control Plant Assistant

Full Time Manual Labor North Andover, MA, US

Salary Range: $21.63 To $24.04 Hourly

Specialty Gas Excellence, Built on Safety and Compliance.

Job Title: Quality Control Plant Assistant

Reports to: Operations Manager

Location: Middleton, MA

Compensation Non-Exempt: $21.63 - $24.04

Summary

At American Gas Products, Inc., the Quality Control Plant Assistant supports daily operations of an industrial and packaged gas facility. This role helps ensure that specialty gas products are filled, tested, labeled, inspected, documented and prepared for customer delivery While maintaining compliance with quality, safety and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all industrial gas safety protocols, including proper PPE, cylinder labeling, handling, and hazard communication.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, FDA and company standards.
• Report unsafe conditions, leaks, damaged cylinders, or equipment abnormalities immediately.
• Participate in safety meetings, emergency drills, audits, and ongoing training.
• Load, unload, move, and sort high‑pressure gas cylinders using carts, forklifts, or pallet jacks.
• Assist in cylinder filling operations for gases such as oxygen, nitrogen, acetylene, CO₂, and specialty gases.
• Perform pre‑fill and post‑fill inspections on cylinders (valves, threads, labels, hydrostatic test dates).
• Operate plant equipment such as compressors, pumps, manifolds, cryogenic fill stations, vaporizers, and gas mixing systems, as trained and authorized.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Assist with routine equipment checks and basic maintenance activities.
• Monitor gauges, pressure levels, liquid levels, alarms, and instrumentation.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work area.

Inventory & Documentation

• Tag, label, and barcode cylinders based on gas type and purity.
• Record cylinder movements in plant management systems or logbooks.
• Assist with stock counts and product rotation.

Customer Service & Logistics Support

• Prepare cylinders for shipment: palletizing, shrink-wrapping, and verifying orders.
• Assist drivers and warehouse personnel with loading, unloading and deliveries as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lift 50–75 lbs. and occasionally lift 76 – 100+ pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend and work on feet for extended periods.
• Basic mechanical aptitude; ability to learn equipment operation.
• Forklift certification or experience preferred
• Strong understanding of safety practices; experience in manufacturing or industrial environments is a plus.
• Knowledge of pressurized gas cylinder handling
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Strong safety awareness
• Teamwork and communication skills
• Basic math and measurement skills
• Industrial plant setting with exposure to loud noise, temperature fluctuations, moving equipment, and pressurized cylinders.
• Requires wearing PPE such as gloves, safety glasses, steel‑toe boots, hearing protection, and flame-resistant clothing as applicable.
• Work may be performed indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Why Join Us?

• Day-1 healthcare benefits to full-time employees, ensuring immediate access to health coverage
• Instant access to earnings via ADP
• Recognition & rewards
• Be part of a growing team making a real impact in our communities.