Plant Operator (Filler)

Airgas•Plumsteadville, PA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Airgas is Hiring for a Cylinder Filler in Plumsteadville, PA! At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We are looking for you ! Recruiter: Natasha Smith /[email protected] / (445-232-7759) CALL/TEXT The Plant Operator 2 is responsible for filling specialty products into compressed and liquefied gas cylinders in compliance with state, federal, and local regulations. The associate is expected to meet all Airgas safety standards, while filling, handling, storing, loading and unloading cylinders. Responsible for remaining productive during their work shift, while also supporting the product quality standards set forth by Airgas. A Plant Operator 2 displays advanced knowledge of pure gas filling process, product purification techniques, and ability to troubleshoot production issues; regularly inspects cylinder fill equipment and performs minor maintenance. Performs all job assignments in a safe manner according to Airgas SOPs. Performs all required pre-fill and post-fill inspections on cylinders and/ or trailers. Scraping, labeling and painting of cylinders. Regularly moves cylinders by usage of a cylinder cart and/ or forklift. Reviews SDS’s per products introduced into the facility in accordance with Airgas Standard Operating Procedures and Safety Management System requirements. Completes daily fill sheets and cylinder filling records accurately, legibly, and timely. Operation of vacuum pumps, cryogenic pumps, booster pumps and compressors. Understanding DOT Special Permits and applicability to the fill process. Ability to recognize international cylinders and special handling requirements. Keep a clean, safe and orderly work area Performs other duties or projects as assigned.

Requirements

Ability to read and comprehend Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
Ability to coordinate efforts with multiple departments.
Aptitude for high precision work.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the Plant Operator 2 position.
Ability to work with others in a team environment to meet the facilities goals.
Ability to operate forklift and maintain forklift certifications.
Ability to follow directions, make decisions, work as a team, and be reliable.
High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum 1 year experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Basic to Intermediate knowledge of PPM and SAP or equivalent software.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to work in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

filling specialty products into compressed and liquefied gas cylinders in compliance with state, federal, and local regulations
meeting all Airgas safety standards, while filling, handling, storing, loading and unloading cylinders
supporting the product quality standards set forth by Airgas
regularly inspects cylinder fill equipment and performs minor maintenance
performs all job assignments in a safe manner according to Airgas SOPs
performs all required pre-fill and post-fill inspections on cylinders and/ or trailers
scraping, labeling and painting of cylinders
regularly moves cylinders by usage of a cylinder cart and/ or forklift
reviews SDS’s per products introduced into the facility in accordance with Airgas Standard Operating Procedures and Safety Management System requirements
completes daily fill sheets and cylinder filling records accurately, legibly, and timely
operation of vacuum pumps, cryogenic pumps, booster pumps and compressors
understanding DOT Special Permits and applicability to the fill process
ability to recognize international cylinders and special handling requirements
keep a clean, safe and orderly work area
performs other duties or projects as assigned