Cylinder Loader

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The Cylinder Loader position is responsible for loading and unloading welding cylinder trucks, cleaning, painting, maintaining cylinders, moving trucks within the yard, verifying cylinder counts, nesting cylinders on the dock and in the fill room and maintenance room. Housekeeping in all areas, including where the trucks are parked.

• Loading and unloading cylinders on trucks.
• Moving cylinders on dock and in fill room as directed.
• Rolling cylinders.
• Use of various hand trucks on cylinders.
• Carrying by hand certain cylinders, heavy lifting required.
• Securing cylinders on truck.
• Nesting cylinders on dock and in fill plant.
• Storing cylinders in designated areas.

• Verify number and type of cylinders on truck with manifest.
• Report discrepancies to dispatcher.

• Cylinder maintenance.
• Shot blasting and painting of cylinders.
• Cleaning and degreasing of cylinders.
• Be back up for cylinder valve maintenance.
• Drive trucks within yard.
• Safely maneuver and backup trucks.
• Fuel trucks and check fluid levels.
• Report any mechanical problems to dispatcher.

• Accurately identify all types and sizes of gas cylinders.
• Accurately load and check-in gas cylinders on trucks.
• Assist in accurately preparing shipping papers (manifest) for next day's deliveries.
• Must remain on-site, as a team, until all work is completed correctly. Cannot leave at the end of the workday until the manager on duty authorizes it is okay to leave as a group.
• Perform duties safely and maintain excellent safety record.
• Attend & participate in monthly Safety Training.
• Maintain excellent attendance record.
• Safely maneuver trucks in yard & safely backup to the dock.
• Be self-motivated and able to prioritize work so as to complete task in an acceptable timeframe.

• Able to perform the heavy lifting required on a daily basis.
• Able to carry a 70 lb. cylinder in each hand.
• Excellent verbal communications skills.

• Company trucks and hydraulic tailgates.
• Cylinder carts
• Fork lift Experience
• Hoist
• Hand tools and general maintenance equipment.
• Strap binders and chain & chain binders.
• Personal protective equipment: safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face protection, etc.

Entry level

Full-time

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