Cylinder Loader - NCA

Job Summary:

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 Keen procedures.

• Inspects cylinders prior to filling, following standard procedures as required by government, Keen, 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.

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Prior experience in manufacturing, filling or loading is beneficial but not required
• Strong levels of attention to detail and strong verbal communication skills are important.
• Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.
• Physical ability to lift and move heavy cylinders (75lbs+)
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, the employee may be required to perform additional functions. Keen Compressed Gas reserves the right to revise our job descriptions at any time and assign other duties to this position.