What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Operator position at Jobma?
JOB SUMMARY:
Loads cylinders on vehicles, using hand truck, chain hoist or forklift, and records type and quantity of cylinders. Examines returned cylinders for surface defects, such as dents, cracks, and burns, and rolls cylinders to designated work area. Cleans cylinders using wire brush and cleaning solution. Removes and replaces valves using wrenches. Connects exhaust manifold to cylinders and turns valve to draw off residual gas. Tests filled cylinders for leaks by brushing or spraying chemical solution around valve. Weighs filled cylinders on platform scale and records weight. Screws protection cap over values. Removes / replaces warning and identification tags on cylinders. May fill cylinders with compressed gas.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Operate forklift and safely load / unload compressed gas and liquid cylinders to and from delivery vehicles.
- Identify, sort and palletize cylinders for efficient refilling and handling.
- Inspect cylinders prior to filling, using standard operating procedures.
- Complete activity / deficiency reports as required.
- Replace safety valves on cylinders
- Remove and replace labels
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Replace pallet straps as necessary.
- Sweep and clean work areas.
- Perform painting as needed.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or two to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE DESIRED:
- Some basic knowledge or experience in welding.
- Some experience in handling compressed gases.
- Customer service experience
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The USES category for this position is heavy. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, and crouch, talk or hear; and smell. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee must regularly lift up to 60 pounds and move more than 125 lbs with the aid of material handling equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Schedule:
- 5x8
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
Ability to Commute:
- Paducah, KY 42003 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21
