Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2020 sales of $27 billion (€24 billion). We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain and protect our planet.

The company serves a variety of end markets including chemicals & refining, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing and primary metals. Linde's industrial gases are used in countless applications, from life-saving oxygen for hospitals to high-purity & specialty gases for electronics manufacturing, hydrogen for clean fuels and much more. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer expansion, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.

For more information about the company and its products and services, please visit www.lindecanada.ca

Primary Purpose

The Cylinder Handler performs a variety of duties related to the loading, preparation, filling, and shipping of cylinders as required.

Key Accountabilities

• Load / unload trucks confirming cylinder quantities, styles and product mix
• This requires the shunting of trucks, the use of a forklift and proficiency in cylinder handling
• Put away stock, count cylinder loads and warehouse housekeeping
• Fill cylinders as required
• Perform visual, physical and odor tests on cylinders before filling and determine whether re-testing and /or repairs are necessary
• Complete and maintain quality control documentation per company and governmental requirements
• Meet established standards for productivity and quality
• Other duties as assigned.

All employees of Linde Canada Inc. are expected to follow Company and departmental safety policies, procedures and work practices at all times. Employees are also responsible for the completion of all safety training, as assigned. Employees with staff supervision and/or management responsibilities will ensure that assigned staff abide by the above, and actively identify, assess and correct safety hazards, as required.

Required Qualifications

Education

• High school graduate or equivalent experience

Experience

• 1-2 years related experience within a plant or distribution environment
• Forklift operation experience preferred
• DZ/Class 3 license preferred

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Safety conscious and commitment
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations
• Must be dependable and accountable (attendance and punctuality)
• Able to manipulate a variety of cylinder sizes and weights as required
• Able to operate and cylinder filling station and analytical equipment
• Knowledge of gas cylinders
• A team player who can work within tight deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail
• Good computer skills
• Strong teamwork, problem solving and organizational skills
• Shifts may include morning, day, night, weekends, dependent on business need

Nature and Scope

Contacts:

• Process operators
• Plant Manager
• Plant Supervisors
• Safety / Quality Manager
• Union Stewards (If applicable)
• HR

Level of Responsibility:

• Responsible for their own safety and identifying any safety hazards at the location
• Safe operation of company equipment and vehicles (Forklift)

Decision-Making Authority:

• Any variations from standard operating procedures must be approved by Plant Manager or Plant Supervisor

Physical and Sensory Demands:

• Lifting, pushing, pulling heavy objects
• Must be able to stand for several hours at a time
• Must be able to detect distinct odours

Working Environment:

• Industrial plant production environment
• Shifts may include morning, day, night, weekends, dependent on business need
• May be required to work in inclement weather

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.

Duration

Member