Dry Ice Associate

OSC•Saint Paul, MN

About The Position

The Dry Ice Associate performs a combination of duties related to dry ice production. The role safely fills dry ice bins according to customer orders and supports plant operations with efficiency and accuracy. It also involves maintaining equipment and supplies, following sanitation and labeling procedures, completing required paperwork, and keeping the plant clean and safe. Depending on operational needs, the associate may maintain gas cylinders, fill cylinders with various gases, assist drivers with orders, and cover for other employees.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Mechanically inclined.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to make decisions based on facts and meet precise set limits.
Effective oral and written communication skills and basic customer service experience.
Organization, reasoning, math aptitude, and time-management skills.
Ability to stand for 7 to 8 hours per day and perform frequent walking, twisting, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, sitting, and repetitive motions.
Ability to walk cylinders daily.
Frequent lifting and carrying of 10–20 pounds, with occasional lifting of up to 75 pounds.
Recurring pushing and pulling of 75 pounds.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in moderately warm or cold conditions, where high noise levels may occur.

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of gases and cryogenics, including pressure and compatibility.
Industry experience, such as handling cylinders.
Certified forklift operator.

Responsibilities

Fill dry ice bins according to customer orders.
Follow proper bin sanitation procedures.
Barcode and label bins according to approved procedures.
Perform routine maintenance on production equipment.
Maintain an adequate inventory of supplies for dry ice production.
Keep the plant clean to support the safety of employees, vendors, and visitors.
Complete paperwork according to department procedures.
May perform cylinder maintenance, including blasting and painting cylinders and installing valves.
May assist with filling cylinders with gases such as nitrogen, oxygen, argon, and helium.
Complete cylinder paperwork for shuttle deliveries.
May assist drivers with loading and preparing orders for the day.
Perform other assigned duties and cover for other employees when they are absent.