Plant Operator (Cylinder Requalifier)

Airgas • Marinette, WI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Operator (Cylinder Requalifier) provides general assistance in the plant. Duties include painting and labeling cylinders, removing and installing valves, moving and handling cylinders throughout the plant, and loading trucks. The role may operate a forklift and supports inventory, order preparation, and general cylinder maintenance. The operator follows safety procedures, communicates hazards or incidents to management, collaborates with colleagues, and assists with other tasks as needed. The position is located in Marinette, Wisconsin.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Willingness to learn about hazards associated with high-pressure cylinder tanks.
• Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to read and understand material safety data sheets.
• Ability to work with people with varied personalities and backgrounds.
• Ability to routinely lift 25 to 75 pounds and occasionally lift 76 to more than 100 pounds.
• Ability to push and pull liquid containers weighing up to 1,000 pounds with the aid of material-handling equipment.
• Ability to frequently bend, stoop, crouch, reach, grasp, feel, and perform repetitive motions.
• Ability to perform work involving routine climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and finger activities, including tightening ratchet binders.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience operating a forklift and pallet jack.
• Ability to safely drive a forklift.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the safe movement of gas cylinders and other products onto and off route trucks and trailers using proper carts.
• Roll cylinders and use a forklift to move inventory efficiently.
• Organize empty cylinders by type to maintain an efficient workflow.
• Assist with inventory by checking cylinder quantities, styles, and products.
• Review customer orders and prepare inventory items so trucks are ready for delivery.
• Assist with basic cylinder maintenance, including painting and labeling.
• Maintain a clean and professional work area.
• Follow safety guidelines, promptly report accidents or injuries to management, and notify a supervisor of unsafe actions or conditions.
• Work reliably in alignment with hourly work schedules and collaborate with department employees to support operational success.
• Support the team with other tasks as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life, accidental death and dismemberment, and disability insurance.
• 14-week paid childbirth benefit and parental leave.
• 401(k) plan with company matching funds.
• Tuition assistance and 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.
• Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit.
• Jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave.
• Benefits begin after 30 days of employment.

What This Job Offers

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