Loader, Manufacturing ​/ Production, Manufacturing Production

Loader (Open)

Location:

Worcester, MA - 199 SW Cutoff - Filling industrial

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.

At Airgas, we RESPECT , HONOR and VALUE diversity.

We are looking for you!

• Pay: $24.50 per hour
• Comprehensive Family Benefits: Air Liquide offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Support for Parents: We offer a 14‑week paid child birth benefit to support growing families.
• Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Early Access: Your benefits start day 1.

Recruiter:
Shano Taymour | shano,

The Cylinder Loader 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.

• 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.

• Operates a forklift, pallet jack and other warehouse 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 of test cylinders and any defective cylinders.

• Removes old labels, cleans cylinders.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

NOTE:
The above stated duties are intended to outline those functions typically performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This description of duties is not intended to be all‑inclusive or to limit the discretionary authority of supervisors to assign other tasks of similar nature or level of responsibility.

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• HS Diploma or equivalent preferred.

• 1‑3 years’ experience in 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.

• 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 percents.

The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical demands required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Able to talk, walk, sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crawl or crouch.

• Specific vision abilities to…