Cylinder Handler

Utilize your mechanical aptitude and join a global industry leader that can offer you many opportunities for career growth, competitive pay (up to $29.50/hr, based on experience) and a daytime Monday – Friday schedule. Make your mark with a company that values your skills, invests in your future, and is constantly growing! 

OXARC, a regional leader in industrial gas and welding supply distribution, is seeking a Cylinder Handler/Loader/Unloader to join the swing shift team in the Pasco, WA area. 

If you have a strong mechanical aptitude, are able to operate hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, lift/move 70 lbs; able to stand for most of the day, and are able to work in outdoor conditions, OXARC wants to hear from you! 

This is a key role responsible for loading and unloading route trucks and branch trailers; preparing shipping orders for route trucks; assisting in pre-fill inspection of cylinders; and filling propane cylinders according to established procedures. 

Why Cylinder Handlers join the OXARC team: 

• Competitive compensation starting from $23 – $29.50, based on experience. 
• Unbeatable benefits package including health, dental, vision, prescription coverage, company-paid life insurance, 401k with company match, paid time off, bereavement leave, employee discount, and more! 
• Stable and recession-resistant industry: Our industrial gases and welding supplies will always be essential to the diverse group of industries we supply to such as manufacturing, healthcare, and technology!   
• Opportunities for advancement: OXARC is always looking for key players to develop and move into higher level roles.     
• Experience the best of both worlds working for a local business with large-company backing! 

Qualifications: 

• Able to operate hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.  
• Strong mechanical aptitude.  
• Work environment-75% outside (in covered area).  
• Able to lift/move 70 lbs; able to stand for most of the day, work in outdoor conditions.  
• Attention to detail; task oriented.  
• Able to work independently and be a team player.  
• General Knowledge of common hand tools, power tools, and their proper use.  
• Strong math skills.  
• Must pass drug screen and background check.   

Essential duties/responsibilities: 

• Unload all hard goods from inbound branch trailers and transfer to designated area in warehouse.  
• Load all hard goods staged in warehouse, check other branch trailers for transfers.  
• Unload empty and full cylinders from branch trailers and transfer to designated areas in fill plant or maintenance area.  
• Check all private cylinders from branches to ensure they are properly tagged and have an invoice for tracking.  
• Load outbound trailers as per load list.  (When possible, this is done when unloading).  
• Check every trailer load for accuracy upon completion.  
• Inform management of all shortages.  
• Remove all empty cylinders from Spokane Plant dock and put in fill plant designated areas.  
• Attend monthly safety meetings.  
• Other duties assigned. 

About the Company: OXARC has been providing welding and industrial supplies, as well as industrial, medical and specialty gases, since 1968. OXARC stocks a variety of retail and wholesale items and houses a complete service, warranty repair, and emergency repair facility for welding related products. OXARC is headquartered in Spokane, Washington with 23 stores in WA, ID and OR.   

OXARC is an EEO/Affirmative Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.