Veterans Preferred - Cylinder Loader - Geismar Louisiana

Company: US11345-AIRGAS Airgas USA, LLC
Location: Geismar, Louisiana
Posted On: 04/15/2024

Military Veterans are Encouraged to Apply. -R10038814 Cylinder Loader (Open)

Location:
Geismar, LA - 35114 E Hwy 30 - Filling industrial

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

Position Title: Production Operator (Cylinder Loader/Sorter)

Location: Geismar, LA

JOB SUMMARY

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

• Inspects cylinders prior to filling, following standard procedures as required by government, Airgas, and distributor standards.
  
• Understands hazards of various gases; size and contents of cylinders by reading and interpreting cylinder labels and the color-coding of tanks.
  
• Complies with all government and company standards relating to the safe handling of hazardous materials/cylinder gases.
  
• Safely operates a forklift, pallet jack and other warehouse/material-handling equipment.
  
• Loads cylinders on/off vehicles, using hand truck or chain hoist, and records type and quantity of cylinders.
  
• Loads/unloads cylinders on/off pallets; ensuring they are strapped in.
  
• Examines returned cylinders for surface defects, dents, cracks, burns and performs minor maintenance of equipment and inspection of cylinders prior to filling.
  
• Rolls cylinders to designated work area using appropriate, safe work method or equipment
  
• Segregates out test cylinders and any defective cylinders.
  
• Removes old labels, cleans cylinders.
  
  
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  JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
  
  • HS Diploma or equivalent preferred.
    
  • One year of experience in manufacturing operations or loading experience preferred.
    
  • Strong background in gas, welding and safety supply industry or chemical industry preferred.
    
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
    
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.
    
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
    
  • Detail-oriented.
    
  • Ability to safely operate a forklift.
    
  • Ability to perform math functions and analysis as needed by the position.
    
  • Lives by Airgas safety programs, OSHA, and all related rules, regulations, procedures which are applicable to this position's responsibilities.
    
    BENEFITS
    Airgas offers a competitive benefit package including medical, dental and vision plans. Benefits take effect after only 30 days.
    In addition, Airgas also offers its employees a 401k Plan with company matching funds, Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarship Program.
    Airgas provides paid time off benefits for employees, including vacation, sick, holidays and floating holidays.
    Company paid uniforms are provided, as well as a safety boot and safety glasses allowance.
    
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    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. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.
    
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    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.
    
    Please click here to view the EEO Know Your Rights poster and here to view the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination poster. Airgas, an Air Liquide Company invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company's written Affirmative Action Plan or Policy Statement. This plan or policy statement is available for inspection upon request.
    
    Airgas, an Air Liquide Company and its group of companies does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com .
    
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