Cylinder Yard & Forklift Operator - 45

Job Overview

This position is responsible for the safe handling, movement, and management of gas cylinders in an outdoor storage yard environment. The role involves operating a forklift in all weather conditions, loading and unloading trucks, receiving and inspecting incoming cylinders, accurately pulling cylinders for outbound orders, and maintaining a clean, compliant, and well-organized yard.

This is a hands-on, physical role that requires strong safety awareness, attention to detail, and the ability to work productively with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

- Operate a forklift outdoors in all weather conditions

- Load and unload trucks with gas cylinders

- Receive incoming cylinders and verify quantities, condition, labeling, and compliance

- Inspect cylinders for accuracy, damage, and regulatory requirements

- Sort, store, and stage cylinders in designated locations

- Accurately pull cylinders for outbound orders and prepare for shipment

- Assist with cylinder inventory control and cycle counts

- Move, organize, and rotate cylinder inventory as required

- Maintain yard cleanliness, organization, and housekeeping standards

- Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and compliance requirements

- Work cooperatively with drivers, sales, and operations staff

- Perform duties independently while meeting productivity and accuracy expectations

Qualifications

Qualifications & Requirements

- Forklift experience required

- Experience working outdoors or in a yard / industrial environment preferred

- Prior experience handling cylinders or regulated materials is a plus

- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety

- Ability to perform physical work, including lifting, moving, and positioning cylinders

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

- Must pass a drug screening and background check

- High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Compensation, Schedule & Benefits

- Competitive wages  commensurate with experience and skill level

- Regular overtime available

- Monday–Friday work week

- Career advancement opportunities  for high-performing employees

Benefits include:

- Employer-paid  life insurance

- Employer-paid  disability insurance

- Health, dental, and vision insurance

- 401(k) with employer match

- Educational reimbursement program

- Generous personal leave policy

Growth & Advancement

This role offers long-term opportunity for individuals who take pride in safety, accuracy, and accountability. Pay increases and advancement are  performance-based  and earned through consistent reliability, attention to detail, and ownership of yard operations and inventory responsibilities.