2nd Shift Plant Operator

Airgas•Midland, MI

2d•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 Midland, MI! We are looking for you! Shift Time: 2nd Shift (1:30pm-9:30pm), Monday-Friday The Plant Operator will be responsible for safely handling and filling gas products into liquid, medical and high pressure gas cylinders in compliance with federal, state, local regulations, and meeting the standard operating procedures of Airgas. Performs cylinder analyses & supports alignment with government and company standards. Calculates gas mixtures to contribute to quality standards and documents results. Ensures that a mixture can be safely made. Identifies and coordinates cylinder and valve combinations to ensure compatibility with the mix and compliance. Operates control panels, containing valves and pressure gauges, and scales with a precision-oriented approach to gas mixtures. Completes all meaningful records to accurately capture all production actions. Upholds and promotes company procedures and government regulations relating to the safe handling of hazardous materials. Safely operates a forklift, pallet jack and other warehouse/material-handling equipment. Loads/unloads cylinders on/off pallets; ensuring they are strapped in. Contributing to team success as needed.

Requirements

Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Detail-oriented.
Ability to perform math functions.
Lives by Airgas safety programs, OSHA, and all related rules, regulations, procedures which are applicable to this position’s responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

HS Diploma or equivalent preferred.
One year of experience in manufacturing operations or loading experience is preferred.
Strong background in gas, welding and safety supply industry or chemical industry preferred.
Ability to safely operate a forklift.

Responsibilities

Safely handling and filling gas products into liquid, medical and high pressure gas cylinders in compliance with federal, state, local regulations, and meeting the standard operating procedures of Airgas.
Performs cylinder analyses & supports alignment with government and company standards.
Calculates gas mixtures to contribute to quality standards and documents results.
Ensures that a mixture can be safely made.
Identifies and coordinates cylinder and valve combinations to ensure compatibility with the mix and compliance.
Operates control panels, containing valves and pressure gauges, and scales with a precision-oriented approach to gas mixtures.
Completes all meaningful records to accurately capture all production actions.
Upholds and promotes company procedures and government regulations relating to the safe handling of hazardous materials.
Safely operates a forklift, pallet jack and other warehouse/material-handling equipment.
Loads/unloads cylinders on/off pallets; ensuring they are strapped in.
Contributing to team success as needed.