Production Associate (Cylinder Filler) Location: Lincoln Park, NJ
Time Type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: R********
How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? 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, and local regulations, and meeting the standard operating procedures of Airgas.
In particular you will: Inspect cylinders prior to filling, following standard procedures as required by government, Airgas, and distributor standards. Conduct a variety of safety checks per procedures, such as odor tests, checking caps and valves. Analyze products for purity and correct mixtures.
Handle high-pressure, medical, and liquid cylinders. Prepare high-pressure cylinders and cryogenic vessels for filling. Attach to manifold, evacuate cylinders to eliminate all possible contaminants. Fill cylinders by pressure and weight, per regulations and standards.
Assist with the loading & unloading of cylinders on & off pallets and tractor trailers. Operate a forklift, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment.
Manage paperwork to DOT, FDA, OSHA, and Airgas standards. Complete quality control sheets as required.
Understand hazards of various gases; size and contents of cylinders by reading and interpreting cylinder labels and the color-coding of tanks. Accurately label cylinders.
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 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.
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.
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