Plant Operator - 2nd Shift

Airgas•Elk Grove, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Operator safely operates equipment for handling and producing packaged gas cylinders, including high-pressure and liquefied gases. The role loads and unloads cylinders and other products onto and off route trucks and trailers, sorts empty cylinders, and moves cylinders using proper carts and a forklift. The operator reads cylinder labels and color coding to identify gas hazards, cylinder size, and contents, labels cylinders accurately, and handles high-pressure, medical, and liquid cylinders. The operator prepares high-pressure cylinders and cryogenic vessels for filling, attaches cylinders to a manifold, and evacuates them to eliminate possible contaminants. The role includes basic cylinder maintenance, such as painting and labeling, keeping the work area clean, inspecting cylinders before filling, conducting safety checks, and filling cylinders by pressure and weight according to regulations and standards. The operator also checks quantities, styles, and products or assists with inventory; completes required paperwork and quality-control sheets; and follows government and company standards for safe handling of hazardous materials and cylinder gases. This position is based in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, and pays $22 per hour. The schedule is Monday through Friday, on second shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with people with varied personalities and backgrounds.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Detail-oriented.
Ability to safely operate a forklift.
Ability to perform math functions.
Follow Airgas safety programs, OSHA requirements, and all related rules, regulations, and procedures applicable to the position.
Valid U.S. employment authorization; the position is not open to candidates requiring non-immigrant visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in manufacturing operations or loading and unloading.
Strong background in the gas, welding, and safety supply industry or chemical industry.
Prior forklift experience.

Responsibilities

Safely operate equipment for handling and producing packaged high-pressure and liquefied gas cylinders.
Load and unload gas cylinders and other products onto and off route trucks and trailers, moving cylinders with proper carts.
Sort empty cylinders by type and move cylinders on pallets using a forklift.
Read cylinder labels and color coding to identify gas hazards, cylinder size, and contents; label cylinders accurately.
Handle high-pressure, medical, and liquid cylinders.
Prepare high-pressure cylinders and cryogenic vessels for filling, attach them to a manifold, and evacuate them to eliminate possible contaminants.
Perform basic cylinder maintenance, including painting and labeling cylinders, and clean the work area.
Inspect cylinders before filling according to applicable government, Airgas, and distributor standards.
Conduct safety checks, including odor tests and checks of caps and valves.
Fill cylinders by pressure and weight in accordance with regulations and standards.
Check cylinder quantities, styles, and products, and/or assist with inventory.
Complete paperwork to DOT, FDA, OSHA, and Airgas standards and complete quality-control sheets as required.
Comply with government and company standards for the safe handling of hazardous materials and cylinder gases.