Operator - Production I

Airgas • Anchorage, AK

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Airgas is Hiring for a Plant Operator, in Anchorage AK! We are looking for you! Stages cylinders in designated areas of the production plant for filling. Loads and unloads all assigned company vehicles daily. Spot trucks and trailers within a designated area on company property. 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

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

• Stages cylinders in designated areas of the production plant for filling.
• Loads and unloads all assigned company vehicles daily.
• Spot trucks and trailers within a designated area on company property.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• 14-week paid child birth benefit
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation
• Sick time
• Benefits start after just 30 days of employment
• short-term and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• pre-tax commuter transportation benefit
• parental leave
• floating holidays
• jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave
• discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents
• Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED