PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE

Check and maintain stock levels, dispose of damaged or defective stock and communicate to supervisors.

Check inbound and outbound freight for spec, location fill loads for correct DOT and valves.

Load/Unload trucks via forklift.

Inspect product for compliance, quality assurance and proper markings, checking valves and pressure on inbound loads.

Operate hand grinder, recovery and reclaim equipment and as required perform routine maintenance on equipment.

Communicate with internal logistics team and coordinate with laboratory technicians on product specification quality controls.     Perform hydrostatic testing on cylinders and complete testing logs. 

Filling and packaging refillable gas cylinders.

Preparation and painting of cylinders.

Packaging, pulling and processing orders – strapping, stickers, paperwork, pictures.  Pulling orders – using forklift and/or pallet jack, palletizing, staging for shipment and entering orders on data entry processing system.  May operate up 4 automated packing stations at a time.

Record transactions in company proprietary systems/software.

Research issues from orders and repair.

Committed to safety at all times.

Ability to communicate in standard business style and grammar. 

Ability to work in different areas as needed.

Ability to follow directions accurately.

Computer skills a plus, but not required.

Experience in working with hazardous / non-hazardous material. 

Experience with compressed gases a plus, but not required

Proven working experience as a warehouse worker.

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Basic math skills required.

Thorough understanding of plant policies and procedures.

Ability to perform work during prolonged standing for up to 8 hours; frequent bending, crouching, reaching, grasping, feeling and repetitive motion also required. 

Ability to perform functions during occasional climbing, kneeling, crawling, pushing, pulling and finger activities.

Extensive movement of cylinders and some lifting between 30lbs-100lbs.