Production Associate (Cylinder Loader)

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Production Associate (Cylinder Loader) Harrisburg, PA!

What youwill do:

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

YourResponsibilities:

• Inspects cylinders prior to filling,following standard procedures as required by government, Airgas, anddistributor standards.
• Understands hazards of various gases;size and contents of cylinders by reading and interpreting cylinder labels andthe color-coding of tanks.
• Complies with all government andcompany standards relating to the safe handling of hazardous materials/cylindergases.
• Safely operates a forklift, pallet jackand other warehouse/material-handling equipment.
• Loads cylinderson/off vehicles, using hand truckor chain hoist, and records type and quantity of cylinders.
• Loads/unloadscylinders on/off pallets; ensuring they are strapped in.
• Examines returnedcylinders for surface defects, dents, cracks, burns and performs minormaintenance of equipment and inspection of cylinders prior to filling.
• Rolls cylinders todesignated work area using appropriate, safe work method or equipment
• Segregates out testcylinders and any defective cylinders.
• Removes old labels,cleans cylinders.

What youwill need:

• HS Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year of experience in manufacturingoperations or loading experience preferred.
• Strong background in gas, welding andsafety supply industry or chemical industry preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability towork with a wide variety of people with different personalities andbackgrounds.
• Ability to read and interpret documentssuch as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and proceduremanuals.
• Detail-oriented.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift.
• Ability to perform math functions andanalysis as needed by the position.
• Lives by Airgas safety programs, OSHA, and allrelated rules, regulations, procedures which are applicable to this position'sresponsibilities.

We take care of you:

Airgas offers a full benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Short Term andLong Term Disability Insurance, Vacation, Sick, Paid Holidays, 401(k)Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance and much more!

Who we are:

Airgas,an Air Liquide company, is the leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical andspecialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largestU.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammoniaproducts and process chemicals.

Dedicatedto improving the performance of its more than one million customers, Airgassafely and reliably provides products, services and expertise through its morethan 18,000 associates, over 1,100 locations, robust e-Business platform, andAirgas Total Access® telesales channel. As an Air Liquide company, the worldleader in gases, technology and services for Industry and Health, Airgas offerscustomers an unrivaled global footprint and industry-leading technology andinnovations.

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What do our TeamMembers have to say about being part of the team?

"Great place to workwith great growth potential" - Director, Atlanta

"Opportunity toadvance and a great safety program" - Driver, Cheshire

"Fun people to workwith and flexible management" - Sales Specialist

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability