Plant Operator

Airgas • Bloomington, IL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Operator supports site operations by safely repackaging, filling, and handling compressed and liquefied gas cylinders in compliance with company, state, and federal standards. The role involves operating warehouse equipment to move cylinder inventory, filling gas cylinders and cryogenic containers to specified pressure or weight, inspecting cylinders and equipment, maintaining records, and keeping the facility organized and safe.

Requirements

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in plant operations, industrial maintenance, or a related field.
• Technical certification in industrial operations.
• Industrial gas experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Commitment to safety and following safety protocols.
• Comfort operating a forklift safely and efficiently.
• Flexibility to work shifts and occasional extra hours when needed.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate warehouse equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and lift gates, to transport, load, and organize cylinder inventory.
• Fill gas cylinders and cryogenic containers to required pressures or platform scale weights.
• Conduct pre-fill and post-fill inspections, including checking for surface defects, CGA valve connections, pressure relief devices, and leaks.
• Evacuate residual gas via manifold systems and inspect or replace labels to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Quarantine damaged or defective cylinders requiring maintenance or re-testing.
• Regularly inspect and assist in maintaining pumping apparatus, pressure gauges, and monitoring equipment.
• Maintain accurate filling, measurement, and inventory tracking records.
• Conduct routine plant walkthroughs, maintain an organized facility, and promptly escalate safety concerns to leadership.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance, including short-term and long-term disability.
• Up to 14 weeks of paid childbirth benefits.
• 401(k) plan with company matching funds.
• Tuition assistance or reimbursement.
• Discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents.
• Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick time, and floating holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit.
• Parental leave.
• Jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave.
• Benefits begin after 30 days of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed