Production Associate

 

Description:

 

The Production Associate, also known as 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, local regulations, and meeting the standard operating procedures of Airgas.

 

  • Inspects cylinders prior to filling, following standard procedures. Conducts safety checks per procedures, (example: odor tests, checking caps and valves). Analyzes products for purity and correct mixtures.
  • Handles high-pressure, medical and liquid cylinders. Prepares high pressure cylinders and cryogenic vessels for filling. Attaches to manifold, evacuates cylinders to eliminate all possible contaminants. Fills cylinders by pressure and weight.
  • Assists with the loading & unloading of cylinders on & off pallets and tractor trailers; Operates a forklift, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment.
  • Manages paperwork to standards. Completes quality control sheets.
  • Understands hazards of various gases; size and contents of cylinders by reading and interpreting cylinder labels and the color-coding of tanks. Accurately labels cylinders.
  • Complies with all government and company standards for the safe handling of hazardous materials/cylinder gases; maintains a neat, clean and orderly plant appearance.
  • The above job functions are illustrative of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position and are not intended to be all inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

 

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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.
  • Ability to read and comprehend material safety data sheets.
  • Excellent customer service skills; must be able to work with different personalities and backgrounds; strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines; strong level of attention to detail.
  • Ability to safely operate a forklift.
  • Regularly required to stand, bend, stoop, crouch, reach, grasp, feel and talk or hear.
  • Able to smell and hear leaking gas from cylinders.
  • Requires both indoor & outdoor environments in various seasonal weather conditions.

Organization Airgas
Industry Production / Manufacturing Jobs
Occupational Category Production Associate
Job Location Portland,USA
Shift Type Morning
Job Type Full Time
Gender No Preference
Career Level Intermediate
Experience 1 Year
Posted at 2023-11-05 2:36 pm
Expires on 2024-12-05