Production Assocaite (Filler/Loader)

Airgas • Houston, TX

22h • Onsite

About The Position

At Airgas, 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 Production Associate in Houston, TX! We are looking for you! 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 a 14-week paid child birth benefit 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. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 4:00 am to 12:30 pm Recruiter: Tammie Stacye/[email protected] As a Production Associate, you will apply the compression temperature/pressure method to fill various high-pressure cylinders, including Industrial, Medical, and mixed gases.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or general education degree
• Must have the ability to routinely lift 25-75 lbs.; occasionally lifts 76-100+ lbs. with the aid of a cylinder cart.
• Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not open for non-immigrant visa sponsorship.
• Must be able to read and comprehend all hand written and computer generated documentation.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed.
• Must be able to operate a forklift and become forklift certified.

Nice To Haves

• Prior forklift experience

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain pumping equipment for repackaging gases.
• Conduct attentive pre-fill and post-fill inspections to ensure cylinder integrity and fill accuracy by weight or pressure.
• Accurately maintain filling records and remain guided by all regulatory procedures (local, state, and federal) to ensure full operational safety and alignment.
• Prepare and verify outbound shipments. This includes inspecting pallet straps, supporting truck inventory management, and coordinating cylinder organization to create efficient load arrangements.
• Maintain a safe environment by understanding and respecting gas properties and labels.
• Safely operate forklifts and pallet jacks for cylinder sorting and transport.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees
• 401k plan with company matching funds
• tuition reimbursement
• 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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees