Cylinder Filler

POSITION SUMMARY
The Cylinder Filler is responsible for safely handling and
filling gas products into liquid, medical and high-pressure gas cylinders in
compliance with federal, state, local regulations, and meeting Matheson's
standard operating procedures. This position reports directly to the Production
Manager or Operations Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
Other duties may be assigned.
Fills all gas
cylinders, high and low pressure, and liquid containers in accordance with
safety procedures, quality
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.
Comply with safety
programs, OSHA, and all related rules, regulations, procedures which are
applicable to this position's responsibilities
Movement of cylinders
as required in the plant. May be required to load and unload trucks.
Completes all
documentation and forms in compliance with company policy and FDA requirements
during the fill process. Accurately and legibly ensures products are labeled
properly, with current decals and lot numbers. Forms include daily production
report, FDA log sheet, Label Verification form, Calibration form and Bulk log
sheet.
Tests all gases and
documents results on compression log report accurately and legibly
Complies with all
government and company standards relating to the safe handling of hazardous
materials/cylinder gases.
Maintains a neat, clean
and orderly workplace through proper housekeeping procedures
Monitors and maintains
sufficient stock to meet customer demand
Monitors inventory of
empty cylinders prepared and ready for filling.
May be required to
maintain cylinders and repair filling equipment, such as pigtails, fill hoses,
valves and safeties.
Sets tone for employees
by good example through observation of the company's loss prevention policies
and procedures.
Adheres to all quality
assurance policies and standards
Reports accidents
including near misses, unsafe acts or conditions and obeys safety rules.
Perform other projects
and duties as assigned.
Complies with all
policies and standards.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Minimum of a high
school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred
knowledge/experience in gas, welding and safety supply industry or chemical
industry preferred.
Minimum one year
experience in the gas/welding industry as a warehouse worker or a driver.
Excellent customer
service skills
Strong verbal and
written communication skills
Strong level of
attention to detail.
Ability to read and
comprehend material safety data sheets.
Ability to work
independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.
Able to work flexible
hours (within 2-3 hours of starting and quitting times).
Ability to perform math
functions and analysis as needed by the position.
Ability to safely
operate a forklift.
Must be able to read
and write and perform mathematical exercises of moderate complexity.
Must be able to work
with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.
Must be able to push
cart 200 + lb. cylinders and bend/lift 50+lb containers.

Physical Demands
Stationary Position -
Constantly
Move/Traverse -
Constantly
Stationary
Position/Seated - Rarely
Transport/Lifting -
Constantly
Transport/Carrying -
Constantly
Exerting Force/Pushing
- Constantly
Exerting Force/Pulling
- Constantly
Ascend/Descend -
Constantly
Balancing - Constantly
Position Self/Stooping
- Constantly
Position Self/Kneeling -
Constantly
Position Self/Crouching
- Constantly
Position Self/Crawling
- Frequently
Reaching - Constantly
Handling - Constantly
Grasping - Constantly
Feeling - Constantly
Communicate/Talking -
Occasionally
Communicate/Hearing -
Frequently
Repetitive Motions -
Constantly
Coordination -
Constantly

Mental Demands
Comprehension: The person in this position must be able
to understand direction and adhere to established procedures - Frequently
Organization: The person in this role must be able to
gather and classify information - Occasionally
Reasoning and Decision
Making: The person in this role must use logic to make decisions quickly and
effectively. - Frequently
Communication: The
person in this position must be able to express and exchange ideas and meaning
with colleagues. - Constantly
Resilience: The person
in this position needs to adapt well in the face of workplace stressors such as
customer service complaints and juggling competing priorities - Constantly

Matheson is an Equal
Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth
under EEOC.. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability
or protected veteran status. EOE AA
M/F/VET/Disability