Cylinder Handler Loader

In 1927 MATHESON Gas Products became the first company to offer a reliable source of high quality scientific gases and equipment. From the start, MATHESON asserted its leadership by understanding specialty gas applications and providing products specially designed for these applications.

This position is responsible for loading and unloading cylinders on vehicles, shipping and receiving of cylinders, cylinder staging and limited customer service. To include moving cylinders to other designated destinations along with ensuring the accuracy and safety of the product

Reports to Site or Operations Manager/Supervisor. Interacts with customers, sales, management and other operations personnel.

• Responsible for loading and unloading cylinders on assigned trucks or tractors or other designated areas throughout the location including (but not limited to) checking identification, labels, valves, styles, to see if cylinder needs filled or should remain empty, to see if cylinder needs painted or has any marks, following required procedures to insure safe storage of all cylinder products
• Responsible for making sure all loads are secure prior deliveries. This task includes (but not limited to) securing all cylinders or material by checking strapping, location of cylinder in vehicle, that the correct cylinders are loaded, checking that all cylinders have been checked and have proper tags. This task also requires that all safety procedures and policies be followed to insure the safety of any equipment, containers, or materials.
• Responsible for material handling of cylinders both manually, use of dollies, carts and forklifts.
• Ability to transport vehicles (including but not limited to) trucks, tractors, forklift, and cylinder carts requiring different dock locations when loading or unloading trucks or tractors. This task also requires that all safety procedures and policies be followed to insure the safety of any equipment, containers, or materials
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for housekeeping duties for both safety and appearance purposes.

Required Skills

• Basic math and reading skills.
• Interpersonal and written communication skills

Required Experience

• High School diploma or GED equivalent or commensurate experience
• 6 months to 1 year work experience
• Valid CDL with Hazmat endorsement
• Ability to learn to operate industrial lift truck and successfully complete in house training
• Ability to learn and comply with Matheson standards and DOT, OSHA, FDA NFPA and other government regulations dealing with, handling and delivery of compressed industrial and medical gases.

Competencies

• Member/customer Dedication
• Market and Product knowledge
• Teamwork