Industrial Operator – Cylinder Handling & Filling

About the role

Air Products is seeking an Operator to join its cylinder handling and filling plant. The role involves safe movement, preparation, and dispatch of customer‑owned and company‑owned gas cylinders, as well as supporting plant start‑up, shutdown and routine operations.

Key responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, sort, and handle cylinders, racks, dewars, mini‑tanks and containers for local and export dispatch.
• Operate forklifts and approved material‑handling equipment to move cylinders safely.
• Identify and segregate damaged, expired or non‑conforming cylinders.
• Perform cylinder filling activities, connect/disconnect cylinders to filling manifolds, and prepare dewars for delivery.
• Sort and track cylinders using SAP PACT devices and plant inventory systems; support stock control and inventory reconciliation.
• Assist with assembly/disassembly of cylinder racks, issue Safety Work Permits, and support plant maintenance and inspections.
• Carry out cylinder painting, cleaning, labeling and maintain high housekeeping standards.
• Comply with HSE, quality and operational procedures, use required PPE and report hazards.

Required profile

• Ability to work safely in a plant environment and follow permit‑to‑work procedures.
• Willingness to support shift work, plant start‑up, shutdown and routine maintenance activities.
• Attention to detail for inspecting and documenting cylinder conditions.
• Commitment to HSE, quality standards and continuous improvement.

Required skills

• Forklift operation and use of other approved material‑handling equipment.
• Experience with SAP PACT or similar plant inventory systems.
• Knowledge of cylinder filling equipment and manifolds.