Production Operator I - NCA

Keen Compressed Gas Co. • New Castle, DE

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Qualified Operators are responsible for the safe and accurate filling of liquefied and high-pressure gas cylinders, including pure and multi-component gases. Operators must follow established quality and conformance specifications in compliance with DOT, FDA, industry, and company requirements to ensure product quality, safety, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• Familiar with Keen, Industry (GAWDA), US Food and Drug Administration guidelines applicable to filling industrial, medical and specialty gases.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate and coordinate effectively across departments.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow safety rules, operating instructions, policies, and procedures in English.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Windows-based applications.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Complete required safety training and maintain applicable certifications.
• Safely operate equipment and report unsafe conditions, incidents, or hazards promptly.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work environment.
• Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 70 pounds, occasionally lift more with assistance.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, kneel, and crawl for extended periods.
• Comfort working in environments with exposure to loud noises, dust, fumes, or vibrations.

Responsibilities

• Inspect cylinders prior to filling, following standard operating procedures as required by industry standards and Keen Pre-Fill requirements; evacuation of cylinders to eliminate contaminants.
• Fill cylinders by pressure/temperature or gravimetrically per regulations, industry standards and company procedures.
• Ensure cylinders are properly prepared for shipping to include proper product labels per GHS standards, lot labeling, valve shrink wrapping, and quality certs as required.
• Complete production control records as required in a timely at the time of production.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area (i.e., manifold) to include proper disposal of dust, trash and any item which introduces a contaminant (i.e., oil, grease, hydrocarbon, food-based allergen) that may interact with the fill process or cylinders being filled.
• Performs other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

What This Job Offers

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