Production Associate; Cylinder Filler

Responsibilities

• Inspects cylinders prior to filling, following standard procedures required by government, Airgas, and distributor standards. Conducts safety checks such as 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 contaminants. Fills cylinders by pressure and weight, per regulations and standards.
• Assists with loading and unloading cylinders on and off pallets and tractor trailers. Operates a forklift, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment.
• Manages paperwork to DOT, FDA, OSHA and Airgas standards. Completes quality control sheets as required.
• Understands hazards of various gases; reads and interprets cylinder labels and color‑coding of tanks. Accurately labels cylinders.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school degree or GED required.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Lives by Airgas safety programs, OSHA, and all related rules, regulations, procedures 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 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 eligible parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children. We also offer a 401(k) 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 to ensure equal access to employment.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the selection process, please contact us by email at us‑ac