Operator - Production I

Airgas Inc • Anchorage, AK

41d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for loading and unloading cylinders from inbound and outbound vehicles including company owned and common carriers. Assists with movement of all cylinders as directed by management. Responsible for adherence to company policies including safety and the use of personal protective equipment. Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with vendors, co-workers and management. Stages cylinders in designated areas of the production plant for filling. These areas will be designated by production personnel and shall be areas that insure the least amount of handling. Loads and unloads all assigned company vehicles daily. Spot trucks and trailers within a designated area on company property. Transfers cylinders to and from ground storage as needed. Assists production personnel in removing full cylinders from the fill area. Down grade pure product as needed to fill orders 100%. Reports all cylinder shortages to management. Inspects all cylinders for general condition, reports all discrepancies to management. Maintains equipment and communicates requests to Plant Manager in writing. Responsible for cleaning and maintaining the assigned area. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Must be able to operate forklift in a safe manner and maintain appropriate forklift certifications.
• Must be able to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.
• Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading cylinders from inbound and outbound vehicles
• Assisting with movement of all cylinders as directed by management
• Adhering to company policies including safety and the use of personal protective equipment
• Maintaining a positive work atmosphere
• Staging cylinders in designated areas of the production plant for filling
• Loading and unloading all assigned company vehicles daily
• Spotting trucks and trailers within a designated area on company property
• Transferring cylinders to and from ground storage as needed
• Assisting production personnel in removing full cylinders from the fill area
• Downgrading pure product as needed to fill orders 100%
• Reporting all cylinder shortages to management
• Inspecting all cylinders for general condition and reporting all discrepancies to management
• Maintaining equipment and communicating requests to Plant Manager in writing
• Cleaning and maintaining the assigned area
• Regular and predictable attendance

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision plans
• vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees
• progressive parental leave package
• 401k plan with company matching funds
• tuition reimbursement
• discounted college tuition for employees' dependents
• Airgas Scholarship Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees