Plant Operator (Night)

Airgas • Hopewell, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative. At Airgas, we RESPECT , HONOR and VALUE diversity. Airgas is Hiring for a Plant Operator in Hopewell, VA We are looking for you ! Pay: $23/hour Comprehensive Family Benefits : Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance. Support for Parents: We offer up to 14-week paid child birth benefits to support growing families. Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time. Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment ( Day 1 for AirLiquide) / Your benefits start after just 1 day of employment We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Plant Operator to join our production team. The primary objective of this role is to ensure the safe and efficient loading and packaging of Dry Ice products in strict adherence to quality control standards. Additionally, this position is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the facility to ensure a safe working environment.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, commissions, proportions, and percent.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year experience in a production/manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Perform the daily loading, weighing, and packaging of dry ice products into various containers (blocks, pellets, slices) based on customer orders.
• Inspect all finished products to ensure they meet the company’s strict quality standards regarding weight, density, and packaging integrity.
• Operate production machinery and material handling equipment (such as forklifts or pallet jacks) safely and efficiently.
• Accurate logging of production numbers, shipping manifests, and inventory usage.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• Up to 14-week paid child birth benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation
• Sick time
• 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