Loader, Manufacturing ​/ Production, Forklift Operator

Loader (Open)

Location:

Goldsboro, NC
- Hinnant
- Filling Industrial

At Airgas, we respect, honor, and value diversity. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.

Join our vibrant team at Airgas as 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.

• Participate in and successfully complete in-house safety and product training.
• Safely handle hazardous materials/cylinder gases.
• Accurately load trucks for customer deliveries.
• Collaborate with the team to apply loading guidelines, methods, and safety procedures.
• Maintain premises and vehicles.
• Contribute to daily operations and shared team goals.
• Prioritize personal safety and health.
• Foster a safe work environment.
• Partner with leadership and peers to maintain safety rules and regulations.
• Proactively share unsafe conditions with supervisors to help protect the team.
• Understand hazards associated with high-pressure cylinders.
• Collaborate with department employees.

• Use hands and fingers to handle objects and tools.
• Stand, talk, and hear frequently.
• Walk, sit, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and smell occasionally.
• Strong visual awareness is ideal for this role.
• Capability to lift heavy loads (25 to over 100 pounds) using proper equipment and team techniques.
• Bend, stoop, crouch, reach, grasp, and perform repetitive motions.
• Safely operate a forklift.
• Work outdoors in various temperatures.
• Foster clear communication across the team to help detect gas leaks and keep everyone safe.

Required Qualifications:

• Applicants should be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent attention to detail and thoughtful organizational skills.
• A shared commitment to safety and following the protocols that keep our whole team secure.
• Comfort with operating a forklift safely and efficiently.
• Flexibility to work shifts and occasional extra hours when needed to support your teammates.

We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.

Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees' dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.

At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation.

Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions.

Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.

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