How to hire a cylinder filler

How to hire a cylinder filler, step by step

Here's a step-by-step cylinder filler hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a cylinder filler job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new cylinder filler
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The cylinder filler hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   A cylinder filler's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, cylinder fillers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of cylinder fillers.

   Type of Cylinder Filler	Description	Hourly rate
   Cylinder Filler		$12-20
   Packager	Packagers are skilled employees who place completed products into containers and prepare them for shipment by weighing and labeling each package. As the final checkpoints between buyer and manufacturer, packagers must ensure that items are in proper working order as well as discard defective items according to company procedures... Show more	$10-21
   Pack Out Operator	A pack out operator is a manufacturing or packaging operation employee responsible for the final packaging of goods prior to shipping. Pack out operators come in at the last stage of the manufacturing process to ensure readiness... Show more	$12-20

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Lot Numbers
   • FDA
   • Federal Regulations
   • Purchase Orders
   • Pressure Checks
   • Mathematical Calculations
   • Platform Scale
   • Minor Maintenance
   • Safety Procedures
   • Unload Trucks
   • Surface Defects
   • OSHA
   • CGA
   • Hazardous Materials

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Entrust to manage time, be courteous, and knowledgeable of the proper procedure upon an FDA audit.
   • Push button to start agitators thatblend ingredients.
   • Push button to start agitators that blend ingredients.
   • Prepare documentation records according to FDA and company procedures.
   • Execute daily warehouse operations-Fill propane tanks and various gas cylinders-Operate forklift-Maintain a log of daily assignments
   • Transport fill cylinders using motorize pallet jack to dock.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your cylinder filler job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A cylinder filler salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, cylinder fillers' average salary in wyoming is 47% less than in hawaii.
   • Seniority. Entry-level cylinder fillers earn 40% less than senior-level cylinder fillers.
   • Certifications. A cylinder filler with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a cylinder filler's salary.

   Average cylinder filler salary

   $16.44hourly

   $34,203 yearly

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   Entry-level cylinder filler salary

   $26,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 30, 2026

4. Writing a cylinder filler job description

   A job description for a cylinder filler role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a cylinder filler job description:

   Cylinder filler job description example

   As a Crew Member your will be on your feet all day constantly rotating compressed gas tanks off delivery trucks, into the fill plant, and back out into inventory or onto a truck for delivery. You are part of the team that ensures our customers will get the products they ordered for next day delivery.
   This is a physical job and will require the person to work outdoors up to 50% of the time. Schedule : Full-Time (40 hours), 8:30am - 5:00pm Mon - Fri Pay : $19 to start, earn up to $22 for completing training. (4 - 6 months to complete training) Primary Duties: Load & unload delivery trucks Sort & organize tanks Operate a propane forklift to transport tanks around facility Operate filling equipment to fill tanks with correct gas Perform maintenance on tanks, pallets and other equipment Requirements : Steel Toe Boots (will reimburse after 90 days) Able to move 200 - 300lbs using carts & rolling techniques Able to lift up to 50lbs propane & CO2 tanks Preferred Qualifications: Reliable Must pass pre-employment drug screen & background check before starting employment. Company DescriptionWho We Are:
   
   Toll Company is 100% employee owned gas and welding supply distributor based in Plymouth, MN. Toll has been servicing the Twin Cities market since 1945 and is proud to lead the market in products, services, quality customer service and continuous improvement in our quality processes. We operate four retail store locations throughout the Twin Cities metro with full-service delivery capabilities. In addition to our retail outlets, we also have an in-house fill plant, an ISO 17025 accredited specialty gas lab, bulk gas installation capabilities, and an extensive rental fleet of welding equipment.
   
   The Benefits:
   
   Health Insurance
   Dental Insurance
   Life & Long-term disability insurance
   Flexible Spending Plan
   Paid Time Off
   Supplemental Insurance
   Health Club Discounts
   Employee Stock Ownership Plan
   401(k) plan
   Product discounts
   Weekly paychecks

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5. Post your job

   To find cylinder fillers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any cylinder fillers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level cylinder fillers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your cylinder filler job on Zippia to find and recruit cylinder filler candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting cylinder fillers requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new cylinder filler

   Once you've decided on a perfect cylinder filler candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new cylinder filler. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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