Dock Worker

Keen Compressed Gas Co. is a leading supplier of welding equipment and supplies, as well as industrial and medical gases in the mid-Atlantic region since 1919. With our vast network of quality conscious vendors, extensive store inventories and delivery fleet, and commitment to customer satisfaction, Keen Compressed Gas Co. provides our customers with the best value in welding and gas products. Come join the team!

Keen is on the search for a Dock Worker at our New Castle, DE Shop.

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for loading and unloading of welding cylinder trucks, cleaning, painting, and maintaining cylinders, moving trucks within the yard, verifying cylinder counts, nesting cylinders on the dock, in the fill room and the maintenance room. Housekeeping in all areas including where the trucks are parked.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Loading and unloading cylinders on trucks. Moving cylinders on dock and in fill room as directed.
• Rolling cylinders.
• Use of various hand trucks on cylinders.
• Carrying by hand certain cylinders, heavy lifting required.
• Securing cylinders on truck.
• Nesting cylinders on dock and in fill plant.
• Storing cylinders in designated areas.
• Verify number and type of cylinders on truck with manifest.
• Report discrepancies to dispatcher.
• Cylinder maintenance.
• Shot blasting and painting of cylinders.
• Cleaning and degreasing of cylinders.
• Be back up for cylinder valve maintenance.
• Drive trucks within yard.
• Safely maneuver and backup trucks.
• Fuel trucks and check fluid levels.
• Report any mechanical problems to dispatcher
• Housekeeping of fill room, dock and parking lot.
• Participate in monthly Safety Training and team meetings.
• Learn to fill certain gases as directed by the fill room manager.
• Perform any other duty as assigned by the fill room manager.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Accurately identify all types and sizes of gas cylinders.
• Accurately load and check-in gas cylinders on trucks.
• Assist in accurately preparing shipping papers (manifest) for next day’s deliveries.
• Must remain on-site, as a team, until all work is completed correctly. Cannot leave at the end of the workday until the manager on duty authorizes it is okay to leave as a group.
• Perform duties safely and maintain excellent safety record.
• Attend & participate in monthly Safety Training.
• Actively participate in Work Group meetings.
• Give Total Customer Satisfaction to internal & external customers. 8.0 Maintain excellent attendance record.
• Maintain good housekeeping practices & maintain a neat personal appearance.
• Safely maneuver trucks in yard & safely backup to the dock.
• Follow instructions explicitly.
• Be self-motivated and able to prioritize work so as to complete task in an acceptable timeframe.
• Safely fill gases accurately and according to the process.

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Ability to drive trucks in company yard.
• Able to perform the heavy lifting required on a daily basis.
• Able to carry a 70 lb. cylinder in each hand.
• Able to roll cylinders.
• Excellent verbal communications skills.
• Mechanical ability to assemble banks and perform cylinder maintenance.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Company trucks and hydraulic tailgates.
• Cylinder carts
• Hoist
• Hand tools and general maintenance equipment.
• Shot blaster.
• Valving machine
• Strap binders and chain & chain binders.
• Personal protective equipment: safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face protection, etc.

Keen Compressed Gas Company is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, religion, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, genetic orientation, military or veteran status, or any another basis protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person