Production Operator 1

Airgas • Memphis, TN

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Airgas is Hiring for a Production Operator in Memphis, TN! At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We are looking for you ! Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Recruiter: Tammie Stacye/[email protected]/[phone] Fills cryogenic liquids and pure non-flammable industrial gases according to Airgas Fill Plant Standard Operating Procedures. Sets pressure gauge to specified reading and watches for indication of full cylinders. Adjusts valves and observes gauge to fill cylinder to specified pressure. Observes scale indicator to fill cylinders to specified weight. ills cylinder to full capacity, rolls cylinder onto scale and connects vent line to release excess gas and attain prescribed weight. Rolls cylinders onto platform, or positions cylinders in manifold racks manually or with the aid of material handling equipment. Tests gas for purity using testing equipment. Inspects or tests empty cylinders. Examines exterior of cylinder for surface defects such as dents, cracks, or burns, and deciphers whether or not to quarantine the cylinder for further inspection.

Requirements

• Must have the ability to become Forklift Certified
• 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 written documents and instructions.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Fills cryogenic liquids and pure non-flammable industrial gases according to Airgas Fill Plant Standard Operating Procedures.
• Sets pressure gauge to specified reading and watches for indication of full cylinders.
• Adjusts valves and observes gauge to fill cylinder to specified pressure.
• Observes scale indicator to fill cylinders to specified weight.
• Fills cylinder to full capacity, rolls cylinder onto scale and connects vent line to release excess gas and attain prescribed weight.
• Rolls cylinders onto platform, or positions cylinders in manifold racks manually or with the aid of material handling equipment.
• Tests gas for purity using testing equipment.
• Inspects or tests empty cylinders.
• Examines exterior of cylinder for surface defects such as dents, cracks, or burns, and deciphers whether or not to quarantine the cylinder for further inspection.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision plans
• vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees
• progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children
• 401k plan with company matching funds
• tuition reimbursement
• discounted college tuition for employees’ dependents
• Airgas Scholarship Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees