Production Associate; Cylinder Loader

Production Associate (Cylinder Loader)

Airgas | Albany, NY - Karner Rd - Filling industrial

Shift Time: 2nd shift (10am-6:30pm), Monday-Friday | Pay: $21.15/hr

• Loading and unloading of high-pressure and liquid cylinders on / off trucks in compliance with federal, state, local regulations.
• Meeting all safety standards in the loading and unloading of cylinder gases per Airgas procedures.
• Inspecting cylinders prior to filling, following standard procedures as required by government, Airgas, and distributor standards.
• Understanding hazards of various gases; size and contents of cylinders by reading and interpreting cylinder labels and the color-coding of tanks.
• Complying with all government and company standards relating to the safe handling of hazardous materials/cylinder gases.
• Operating a forklift, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment.
• Loading cylinders on/off vehicles, using hand truck or chain hoist, and recording type and quantity of cylinders.
• Loading/unloading cylinders on/off pallets; ensuring they are strapped in.
• Examining returned cylinders for surface defects, dents, cracks, burns and performing minor maintenance of equipment and inspection of cylinders prior to filling.
• Rolling cylinders to designated work area using appropriate, safe work method or equipment.
• Segregating out of test cylinders and any defective cylinders.
• Removing old labels, cleaning cylinders.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

• High school degree or GED required.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Lives by Airgas safety programs, OSHA, and all related rules, regulations, procedures which are applicable to this position's responsibilities.
• A minimum of 1 year of related technical experience. In lieu of specific industry experience, may accept an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Prior Experience Utilizing SAP Or Similar ERP System Preferred.
• Intermediate knowledge of Google Suite or Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated knowledge of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratios, and percent.

We care about and support all Airgas associates. 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.

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Airgas 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-ac

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