Fill Plant Operator (8719)

American Welding and Gas, Inc. has an immediate opening for a Material Handler / Industrial Plant Operator at our gas cylinder production/distribution facility in Williamsport, PA!

NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY - WILL TRAIN!

Position Summary:

This position will have the primary responsibility for the manufacturing of compressed gas and liquid products, which includes pre-fill inspection of cylinders, filling, labeling and analysis or quarantine of cylinders prior to release for shipment. In this role, the ideal candidate must also move and store cylinders and may load/unload cylinders for transport.

Incentives:

• Collaborative team environment.
• Competitive pay.
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits with no waiting period.
• Company Provided Short-term & Long-term Disability.
• Company Provided Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company match.
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Read, understand, and follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).
• Ensure manifold meets required specifications (daily).
• Ensure all cylinders pass required pre-fill inspections prior to filling.
• Fill cylinders as outlined in the SOP.
• Move compressed gas or liquid cylinders.
• Correctly label cylinders.
• Ensure completion and accuracy of paperwork.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, HazMat, OSHA, and other regulatory agencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• High school diploma/GED.
• Able to read and write English.
• Able to read and interpret gauges and analog dials.
• Able to move compressed gas and liquid cylinders.
• Forklift skills and experience a plus.
• Ability to lift 75-100 lbs.
• Must be detail-oriented, flexible and work well with other people.
• Ability to perform duties in a safety-conscious manner with minimal supervision.

American Welding & Gas, Inc. (AWG) manufactures and distributes industrial, medical, specialty and beverage gases. AWG is headquartered in Raleigh, NC with 95 locations, including 20 fill plants in 21 states, stretching from Montana to Florida. As one of the largest independent gas and welding supply distributors, AWG has the expertise, assets and sources of supply necessary to service large, bulk cryogenic gas customers as well as small businesses. American Welding & Gas is growing rapidly and looking for top talent to move us forward. Be the newest member of the AWG team!

American Welding & Gas, an employee owned company, is headquartered in Raleigh, NC. AWG traces its history to Valley Welding Supply in Billings, MT and Scott-Gross Company in Lexington, KY - both of which began in 1949. The Company has grown both organically and through acquisition to its present size. AWG manufactures and distributes industrial, medical, specialty and beverage gases and associated welding and safety supplies. We operate 76 retail locations and 16 gas fill plants located in seventeen states stretching from Montana through Georgia. AWG has 585 employees who serve our customers in over 30 states and Canada.