Description

Position Overview

The Production Loader will be responsible for the timely and accurate product load onto delivery trucks by hand or using material moving equipment to minimize breakage of product in transit.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Identifies ownership, sorts, and palletizes assets by size and product for efficient refilling and handling.
• Performs visual and physical tests on cylinders and packs. Hammer and odor test empty cylinders as required.
• Loads cylinders on appropriate route/truck in accordance with Roadnet reporting.
• Report quantities loaded and discrepancies from schedules to supervisors.
• Operation of powered industrial equipment.
• Operation of forklift and electric pallet jacks.
• Understands cylinder markings and ensures proper labeling of all cylinders.
• Understands and follows proper spills/emergency cleanup procedures.
• Support waste reduction and recycling programs.
• Direct interface with will-call customers.
• Works safely, follows and meets the requirements of all safety procedures and rules established by State and Federal laws and by WestAir.
• Reports any issues that impact safety, operations, the environment, regulatory compliance, or customer satisfaction to Plant Manager.
• Use required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and cylinder handling equipment.
• Fills low-pressure gases (propane) as needed.
• Maintain a clean work area.

Requirements

Qualifications

Forklift Certified

Dedicated to Customer Service, safety, quality, and accuracy

The gas industry and cylinder maintenance background and knowledge are preferred

Able to handle up to 70 lbs on occasion

Must be mechanically inclined

Must have initiative and be self-motivated

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Must be able to work in a team environment

Must be organized and able to multitask

Computer skills such as Outlook and Explorer are preferred

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the job's essential functions successfully.

The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. As well as stand on his or her feet for long periods of time. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Hours

This is a full-time, Non-Exempt position, with overtime as needed, Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the organization's ongoing needs.

WestAir Gases and Equipment, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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