Loader

Loader in Worcester, MA! 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. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 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. Minimum Qualifications: Required Education: HS Diploma or equivalent preferred. Required Length & Type of Experience: 1-3 years' experience in manufacturing operation, filling or loading experience preferred. Strong background in gas, welding and safety supply industry or chemical industry preferred. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 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, subtracts, multiply, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percents. Physical Demands: 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. 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 125 pounds with the aid of material handling equipment. Work Environment: Minimal travel required. Work space is one that contains moving mechanical parts and risk of electric shock. Requires both indoor & outdoor environments in various seasonal weather conditions. Must be able to work in temperatures ranging from -10 to over 100 degrees. Work environment may contain loud noises and odors that may last for long periods of time or on a continual basis.

Created: 2026-04-04