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Pumper

WestAir Gases & Equipment, Milpitas, CA, United States


Pumper

Family-owned and operated since 1970, we are an industry-leading gas distributor founded on unparalleled customer service. Our industrial, medical, food, and specialty gas products support a variety of industries that work daily to improve the world we live in, and our ongoing commitment to serve spans the southwestern United States with 16 locations across California and Arizona. Discover the most interesting industry you've never heard of!
Position Overview

The Pumper will be responsible for producing gas products in the plant safely and efficiently to meet quality expectations.
Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Performing all required pre-fill and post-fill inspections before cylinders are released
Ensuring cylinders are appropriately maintained (any cylinders requiring maintenance or repair
Operate forklift to move full and empty pallets to designated areas
Fill various high-pressure, cryogenic, and flammable hazardous materials
Analytical operations as trained for the various gases filled
Roll and manipulate cylinders, including repeatedly maneuvering 150+ pounds
Maintain safety regulations
Cylinder handling and sorting daily
Pick, assemble, and ship all sales orders accurately in the required amount of time
Identify and report all order discrepancies and low stock level
Assist the production team with the maintenance of the plant and equipment: (10%)
Maintain a clean, neat, and organized work area
Identify damages to equipment, facility, and merchandise
Follows all safety policies and procedures, including use of safety equipment (PPE) and equipment safeguards
Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements

High School Diploma or GED and one or more years of related experience
Understand Compliance issues and safety-sensitive areas
Ability to operate or willingness to train for forklift operation
Strong attention to detail, highly organized, computer literate
Ability to work well in a fast-paced, volume shipping distribution center
Exceptional teamwork skills and maintains good relations with team members to ensure deliveries consistently arrive on time
Must possess appropriate mathematical and analytical skills to determine the acceptability of the product(s) based on established criteria
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods
Effective communication with internal and external customers, both orally and in writing
Physical Demands

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and stand on his or her feet for long periods of time. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 50-100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Travel

No travel is expected for this position
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, non-exempt, and on-site position. Days and hours of work vary based on shift. Some overtime may be required, but not guaranteed. May be required to work occasional overnight or weekends, as needed.
Compensation and Benefits

Individual and company performance-based quarterly bonuses as outlined in our plan documents
Annual performance-based merits
Comprehensive benefits package:
Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Voluntary accident coverage, hospitalization plans, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP's), Wellness platform access
401(k) + company match
7 company paid holidays
3 weeks of paid time off (PTO) earned on an accrual basis
Professional development opportunities and ongoing training
Healthy work/life balance and a collaborative and inclusive company culture
The compensation range reflects WestAir's good-faith estimate for the base compensation expected at the time of posting. Compensation offered will be determined by the job-related factors, including skills, experience, qualifications, education, and geographic location.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the organization's ongoing needs.
WestAir Gases and Equipment, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.