Production Associate (Cylinder Filler)

* Inspects cylinders prior to filling, following standard procedures as required by government, Airgas, and distributor standards. Conducts a variety of Safety checks per procedures, 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 all possible contaminants. Fills cylinders by pressure and weight, per regulations and standards.* Assists with the loading & unloading of cylinders on & 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; size and contents of cylinders by reading and interpreting cylinder labels and the color-coding of tanks. Accurately labels cylinders.* Complies with all government and company standards relating to the safe handling of hazardous materials/cylinder gases.* Maintains a neat, clean and orderly plant appearance.* Other duties as assigned.The **hourly starting rate** for this position in **Ohio**is **$23/hr.** Please note that the hourly base pay information is a general guideline only. Airgas considers factors such as (but not limited to) 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.* Minimum of one year of prior experience in a 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.* Ability to read and comprehend material safety data sheets.* Must be able to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.* Excellent customer service skills.* Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.* Strong level of attention to detail.* Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.* Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentages.* Ability to safely operate a forklift.* Able to talk, walk, sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crawl or crouch.* Specific vision abilities to include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus objects.* Regularly required to stand, bend, stoop, crouch, reach, grasp, feel and talk or hear.* Able to smell and hear leaking gas from cylinders.* Occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel or use a calculator or computer; and reach with hands and arms* Regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds and move up to 800 pounds with the aid of material handling equipment.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.Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you’ll find a welcoming workplace where you’re valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career — whatever path you choose.We want to ensure a safe experience for everyone interested in joining Airgas. Please be aware of fraudulent job offers that are circulating, falsely using the Airgas name and brand. These scams often involve individuals or organizations impersonating Airgas recruiters or employees through fake emails, social media, and websites. They may attempt to request personal information or, critically, ask for payment for various reasons like application fees, training, or visa processing. **Please be advised that Airgas and our authorized recruitment partners will never ask you for money at any stage of the recruitment process.**You may verify job postings through our official global

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