Production Associate - Loader - 2nd Shift

R Production Associate - Loader - 2nd Shift (Open)

Location:

Hingham, MA Plant - Filling industrial

The Cylinder Loader will be responsible for loading and unloading of high‑pressure and liquid cylinders on/off trucks in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The Loader will also be responsible for meeting all safety standards in the loading and unloading of cylinder gases per Airgas procedures.

Production Associate - Loader

Location:

Hingham, MA

Shift: 2nd Shift

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

• 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.

The hourly starting rate for this position in Massachusetts is $23/hr
. Please note that the hourly base pay information is a general guideline only. Airgas considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

• HS Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum one year prior 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 percent's.

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 race, gender, sexual…