AG-Operator, Production I

Airgas•Spokane, WA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Operator I supports cylinder handling and production operations at Airgas’s Spokane, Washington retail shop. The role includes moving cylinders throughout the production plant, staging them for filling, loading and unloading company and carrier vehicles, and assisting production personnel with moving full cylinders. The operator also inspects cylinders, reports shortages and discrepancies, operates a forklift and other equipment as needed, and helps maintain equipment and the assigned work area. The position requires regular, predictable attendance and adherence to company policies, safety practices, and personal protective equipment requirements. Employees may also be assigned other tasks within their qualifications. The scheduled shift is 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., changing to 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. after training. Occasional overtime may be needed to meet production schedules. The work can involve outdoor conditions, moving machinery, uneven ground, noise, vibration, and other listed workplace exposures, as well as very heavy lifting and occasional bending, stooping, crawling, twisting, kneeling, or squatting.

Requirements

Able to work with people who have a wide variety of personalities and backgrounds.
Able to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.
Able to work occasional overtime to meet production schedules.
Able to work in a drug-free workplace.
Able to wear required personal protective equipment.
Able to work outdoors in temperatures ranging from -10 to over 110 degrees.
Able to routinely lift, push, pull, and carry 50+ pounds and occasionally lift 76 to greater than 100 pounds.
Able to occasionally stoop, bend, crouch, crawl, twist, kneel, or squat for up to 33% of the day.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to operate a forklift safely and maintain appropriate forklift certifications.

Responsibilities

Load and unload cylinders from inbound and outbound vehicles, including company-owned vehicles and common carriers.
Move cylinders as directed by the team and leadership, including transferring them to and from ground storage.
Stage cylinders in designated production plant areas for filling while minimizing handling.
Load and unload company fleet vehicles daily and spot trucks and trailers within designated areas on company property.
Assist production personnel with removing full cylinders from the fill area.
Report cylinder shortages and discrepancies to leadership and inspect cylinders for general condition.
Operate a forklift and other equipment as needed to support material flow.
Maintain equipment and submit written requests to the Plant Manager.
Help clean and maintain the assigned area.
Follow company policies, safety practices, and personal protective equipment requirements.
Maintain a positive work atmosphere through constructive communication with vendors, coworkers, and leadership.
Support other tasks within the employee’s qualifications.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and disability insurance.
14-week paid childbirth benefit.
401(k) plan with company match.
Tuition assistance or reimbursement.
Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
Benefits begin after 30 days of employment.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit.
Parental leave, floating holidays, jury duty leave, and funeral/bereavement leave.
Discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents.
Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.