Production Operator / Filler IV

Airgas•San Jose, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Operator IV will contribute to 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. Performing various duties in the plant including monitoring equipment to fill industrial gas mixes, cryogenic gases and medical gas products as well as supporting Level 1 & 2 duties. Carefully checks and verifies cylinders prior to filling, following standard procedures as required by government, Airgas, and distributor standards. Partners in conducting a variety of Safety checks per procedures, such as odor tests, checking caps and valves. Analyzes products for purity and correct mixtures. Safely operates and works with high-pressure, medical and liquid cylinders. Prepares high pressure cylinders and cryogenic vessels for filling. Attaches to manifold, evacuates cylinders to eliminate all possible contaminants. Fills cylinders by pressure and weight, per regulations and standards. Collaborates on the loading & unloading of cylinders on & off pallets and tractor trailers. Operates a forklift, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment. Coordinates documentation to DOT, FDA, OSHA, and Airgas standards. Completes quality control sheets as required. Applies understanding of hazards of various gases; size and contents of cylinders by reading and interpreting cylinder labels and the color-coding of tanks. Accurately labels cylinders. Complies with all government and company standards relating to the safe handling of hazardous materials/cylinder gases. Maintains a neat, clean and orderly plant appearance. Team members are encouraged to support any reasonable work request that aligns with their qualifications, even if not specifically described.

Requirements

Minimum of 1 year of related experience
Ability to read and comprehend material safety data sheets.
Must be able to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.
Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.
Strong level of attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

HS Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Forklift Certification
FDA and Food Grade Training
CGMP training
Minimum of 1 year of prior experience in filling low pressure gases
Must have completed training and be proficient in filling all cryogenic liquids as well as all pure industrial gases.
Strong background in gas, welding and safety supply industry or chemical industry preferred

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.
Monitoring equipment to fill industrial gas mixes, cryogenic gases and medical gas products.
Supporting Level 1 & 2 duties.
Carefully checking and verifying cylinders prior to filling.
Conducting a variety of Safety checks per procedures, such as odor tests, checking caps and valves.
Analyzing products for purity and correct mixtures.
Operating and working with high-pressure, medical and liquid cylinders.
Preparing high pressure cylinders and cryogenic vessels for filling.
Attaching to manifold and evacuating cylinders to eliminate all possible contaminants.
Filling cylinders by pressure and weight, per regulations and standards.
Collaborating on the loading & unloading of cylinders on & off pallets and tractor trailers.
Operating a forklift, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment.
Coordinating documentation to DOT, FDA, OSHA, and Airgas standards.
Completing quality control sheets as required.
Applying understanding of hazards of various gases; size and contents of cylinders by reading and interpreting cylinder labels and the color-coding of tanks.
Accurately labeling cylinders.
Complying with all government and company standards relating to the safe handling of hazardous materials/cylinder gases.
Maintaining a neat, clean and orderly plant appearance.
Supporting any reasonable work request that aligns with their qualifications, even if not specifically described.