Cylinder Prepper - Loader

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Linde Gas & Equipment Inc.

Cylinder Prepper - Loader

Location:
Jessup, MD

Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. is seeking a Cylinder Prepper - Loader to join our team located in Jessup, MD. The Cylinder Prepper-Loader is to count, examine for defect, and prepare cylinders for filling and load/unload onto trucks.

What we offer you!

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefit plan (medical, dental, vision and more)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, PTO)
• Employee discount programs
• Opportunities for educational and professional growth
• Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level

• Clearly understands and follows ALL Linde plc Safety Policies including but not limited to proper PPE, proper lifting techniques, and local site safety requirements.
• Understands basic GMP's and Quality Control concepts and practices.
• Count all incoming cylinders.
• Load/unload trucks daily.
• Pull cylinders and verify lot numbers as required.
• Examine returned cylinders for surface defects such as dents, cracks, or burns and transports cylinders to designated work area. ▪ Follows Linde plc procedures for safe handling, storing, securing and proper nesting of cylinders.
• Ability to recognize and detect test and defective cylinders and properly separate them from production in identified quarantine areas.
• Understands and inspects fill manifold for proper operation prior to filling or connecting cylinder.
• Understands the need to bring up issues with local management if system is not functioning properly or if there are questions surrounding the operation.
• Reviews and documents proper thermometer, gauge and analytical equipment calibrations and ensures all equipment is properly calibrated and within established guidelines for frequency.
• Remove all old labels and clean cylinders using approved cleaning solution.
• Safely operate a forklift to load and unload trucks and gather stock from the warehouse.
• Receive all goods according to standard written procedures, recording all incoming shipments, checking shipments against purchase orders, and verifying contents of shipments against packing slips.
• Inspect valves for correct CGA connection and pressure relief device.
• Connect cylinders to manifold, opens valves to draw off residual gas and evacuate cylinders.
• Inspect cylinder labels to assure they are legible, compliant with current federal requirements and correct for the service intended; replace if damaged or inappropriate
• Fill cylinders in accordance with specific guidelines whether by pressure or weight, as appropriate. Weigh cylinders filled with liquid products on platform scale and record weight.
• Test cylinders for leaks by brushing or spraying chemical solution around valve. Record all necessary documentation and set a cylinder aside for settled pressure checks.
• Operate and safely maintain equipment for pumping or repackaging gases into cylinders. ▪ Perform all required pre-fill and post-fill inspections and tests before cylinders are released.
• Ensure cylinders are adequately maintained. Cylinders requiring maintenance or repair are removed from service until corrected.
• Regularly inspect and maintain pumping apparatus and associated monitoring devices.
• Ensure cylinder filling records are accurately maintained and that all required procedures are followed in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Safely operate a forklift and hand truck.
• Maintain a neat, clean, and orderly plant appearance.
• Perform mathematical calculations as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Good written and Customer Service skills
• Good communication skills and ability to interface with co-workers
• Must have basic computer ability
• Motivation and high energy
• Formal forklift training/experience preferred
• Ability to read and understand DOT and FDA required paperwork
• Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines
• Flexibility to meet changing customer demands
• Demonstrates a clear and effective speaking manner for the purpose of conveying information
• Experience in a manufacturing or logistics environment preferred
• Lift and carry weights of up to 50 pounds
• Push, pull, or maneuver weights of up to 100 pounds
• Must be able to work outdoors and in various degrees of temperature
• Ability to perform work during prolonged standing up to 8 hours
• Frequent bending, stooping, crouching, reaching, grasping, feeling and repetitive motion also required