Linde Gas Equipment Inc
Production Associate (Cylinder Processor)
Location: Jessup, MD

Linde Gas Equipment Inc. is seeking a Cylinder Prepper - Loader to join our team. The Cylinder Prepper-Loader is required to count, examine for defects, and prepare cylinders for filling and load/unload onto trucks.

What we offer you

Competitive compensationComprehensive benefit plan (medical, dental, vision and more)401(k) retirement savings planPaid time off (vacation, holidays, PTO)Employee discount programsCareer growth opportunitiesPay range: $22.91 - $30.55 hourly (commensurate with experience)

What you will be doing (2nd shift):

Clearly understands and follows ALL Linde plc Safety Policies including but not limited to proper PPE, proper lifting techniques, and local site safety requirements.Understands basic GMP's and Quality Control concepts and practices.Count all incoming cylinders.Load/unload trucks daily.Pull cylinders and verify lot numbers as required.Examine returned cylinders for surface defects such as dents, cracks, or burns and transports cylinders to designated work area. ▪ Follows Linde plc procedures for safe handling, storing, securing and proper nesting of cylinders.Ability to recognize and detect test and defective cylinders and properly separate them from production in identified quarantine areas.Understands and inspects fill manifold for proper operation prior to filling or connecting cylinder.Understands the need to bring up issues with local management if system is not functioning properly or if there are questions surrounding the operation.Reviews and documents proper thermometer, gauge and analytical equipment calibrations and ensures all equipment is properly calibrated and within established guidelines for frequency.Remove all old labels and clean cylinders using approved cleaning solution.Safely operate a forklift to load and unload trucks and gather stock from the warehouse.Receive all goods according to standard written procedures, recording all incoming shipments, checking shipments against purchase orders, and verifying contents of shipments against packing slips.Inspect valves for correct CGA connection and pressure relief device.Connect cylinders to manifold, opens valves to draw off residual gas and evacuate cylinders.Inspect cylinder labels to assure they are legible, compliant with current federal requirements and correct for the service intended; replace if damaged or inappropriateFill cylinders in accordance with specific guidelines whether by pressure or weight, as appropriate. Weigh cylinders filled with liquid products on platform scale and record weight.Test cylinders for leaks by brushing or spraying chemical solution around valve. Record all necessary documentation and set a cylinder aside for settled pressure checks.Operate and safely maintain equipment for pumping or repackaging gases into cylinders. ▪ Perform all required pre-fill and post-fill inspections and tests before cylinders are released.Ensure cylinders are adequately maintained. Cylinders requiring maintenance or repair are removed from service until corrected.Regularly inspect and maintain pumping apparatus and associated monitoring devices.Ensure cylinder filling records are accurately maintained and that all required procedures are followed in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.Safely operate a forklift and hand truck.Maintain a neat, clean, and orderly plant appearance.Perform mathematical calculations as necessary.Perform other duties as assigned.

Linde Gas Equipment Inc
Production Associate (Cylinder Processor)
Location: Jessup, MD

Linde Gas Equipment Inc. is seeking a Cylinder Prepper - Loader to join our team. The Cylinder Prepper-Loader is required to count, examine for defects, and prepare cylinders for filling and load/unload onto trucks.

What we offer you

Competitive compensationComprehensive benefit plan (medical, dental, vision and more)401(k) retirement savings planPaid time off (vacation, holidays, PTO)Employee discount programsCareer growth opportunitiesPay range: $22.91 - $30.55 hourly (commensurate with experience)

What you will be doing (2nd shift):

Clearly understands and follows ALL Linde plc Safety Policies including but not limited to proper PPE, proper lifting techniques, and local site safety requirements.Understands basic GMP's and Quality Control concepts and practices.Count all incoming cylinders.Load/unload trucks daily.Pull cylinders and verify lot numbers as required.Examine returned cylinders for surface defects such as dents, cracks, or burns and transports cylinders to designated work area. ▪ Follows Linde plc procedures for safe handling, storing, securing and proper nesting of cylinders.Ability to recognize and detect test and defective cylinders and properly separate them from production in identified quarantine areas.Understands and inspects fill manifold for proper operation prior to filling or connecting cylinder.Understands the need to bring up issues with local management if system is not functioning properly or if there are questions surrounding the operation.Reviews and documents proper thermometer, gauge and analytical equipment calibrations and ensures all equipment is properly calibrated and within established guidelines for frequency.Remove all old labels and clean cylinders using approved cleaning solution.Safely operate a forklift to load and unload trucks and gather stock from the warehouse.Receive all goods according to standard written procedures, recording all incoming shipments, checking shipments against purchase orders, and verifying contents of shipments against packing slips.Inspect valves for correct CGA connection and pressure relief device.Connect cylinders to manifold, opens valves to draw off residual gas and evacuate cylinders.Inspect cylinder labels to assure they are legible, compliant with current federal requirements and correct for the service intended; replace if damaged or inappropriateFill cylinders in accordance with specific guidelines whether by pressure or weight, as appropriate. Weigh cylinders filled with liquid products on platform scale and record weight.Test cylinders for leaks by brushing or spraying chemical solution around valve. Record all necessary documentation and set a cylinder aside for settled pressure checks.Operate and safely maintain equipment for pumping or repackaging gases into cylinders. ▪ Perform all required pre-fill and post-fill inspections and tests before cylinders are released.Ensure cylinders are adequately maintained. Cylinders requiring maintenance or repair are removed from service until corrected.Regularly inspect and maintain pumping apparatus and associated monitoring devices.Ensure cylinder filling records are accurately maintained and that all required procedures are followed in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.Safely operate a forklift and hand truck.Maintain a neat, clean, and orderly plant appearance.Perform mathematical calculations as necessary.Perform other duties as assigned.

What makes you great:

High School Diploma or GEDGood written and Customer Service skillsGood communication skills and ability to interface with co-workersMust have basic computer abilityMotivation and high energyFormal forklift training/experience preferredAbility to read and understand DOT and FDA required paperworkAbility to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlinesFlexibility to meet changing customer demandsDemonstrates a clear and effective speaking manner for the purpose of conveying informationExperience in a manufacturing or logistics environment preferredLift and carry weights of up to 50 poundsPush, pull, or maneuver weights of up to 100 poundsMust be able to work outdoors and in various degrees of temperatureAbility to perform work during prolonged standing up to 8 hoursFrequent bending, stooping, crouching, reaching, grasping, feeling and repetitive motion also required

Why you will enjoy working with us

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2023 sales of $33 billion.

Linde Gas Equipment Inc. (LGE) is part of the largest Welding, Industrial, Medical, and Specialty Gases companies in the U.S. We carry a comprehensive selection of industrial gases, such as oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and carbon dioxide, etc. LGE has an extensive network of production plants, retail stores, distribution centers, and customer service locations with a focus on making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful by helping to sustain and protect our planet.

For more information about the company, please visit ourwebsite.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.

What makes you great:

High School Diploma or GEDGood written and Customer Service skillsGood communication skills and ability to interface with co-workersMust have basic computer abilityMotivation and high energyFormal forklift training/experience preferredAbility to read and understand DOT and FDA required paperworkAbility to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlinesFlexibility to meet changing customer demandsDemonstrates a clear and effective speaking manner for the purpose of conveying informationExperience in a manufacturing or logistics environment preferredLift and carry weights of up to 50 poundsPush, pull, or maneuver weights of up to 100 poundsMust be able to work outdoors and in various degrees of temperatureAbility to perform work during prolonged standing up to 8 hoursFrequent bending, stooping, crouching, reaching, grasping, feeling and repetitive motion also required

Why you will enjoy working with us

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2023 sales of $33 billion.

Linde Gas Equipment Inc. (LGE) is part of the largest Welding, Industrial, Medical, and Specialty Gases companies in the U.S. We carry a comprehensive selection of industrial gases, such as oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and carbon dioxide, etc. LGE has an extensive network of production plants, retail stores, distribution centers, and customer service locations with a focus on making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful by helping to sustain and protect our planet.

For more information about the company, please visit ourwebsite.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.