AG-Operator, Production I (Nightshift)

Airgas • Phoenix, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Operator I manually and/or with material-handling equipment moves industrial gas cylinders throughout the plant and loads and unloads cylinders from delivery trucks. The role supports safe, accurate cylinder handling and plant operations, follows established policies and procedures, and places safety first. The position is located in Phoenix, Arizona, and is scheduled Monday through Friday from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift certification required.
• Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Customer-service orientation and ability to interact professionally with the public.
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet customer needs and management expectations.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, with attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, MSDS, and procedure manuals.
• Basic math and writing skills.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of related experience and/or training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow established policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct/Handbook, and applicable rules, regulations, and standards.
• Promote a safety-first culture and promptly report accidents, injuries, and equipment or facility defects to a supervisor.
• Safely operate forklifts, hand trucks, pallet jacks, chain hoists, and other material-handling equipment to load and unload compressed and liquid industrial gas cylinders between delivery trucks, filling areas, and storage areas.
• Move cylinders within the facility and, when needed, load cylinders onto vehicles manually or with material-handling equipment.
• Identify and sort cylinders for efficient refilling and handling.
• Notify a supervisor if normal truck-loading duties cannot be completed.
• Replace pallet straps as necessary.
• Complete load sheets accurately and distribute them to drivers at the end of the shift.
• Clean and paint cylinders and perform general maintenance when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Up to 14 weeks of paid childbirth benefits
• Parental leave
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Tuition assistance or reimbursement
• Discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents
• Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children
• Paid holidays
• Vacation time
• Sick time
• Floating holidays
• Jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit
• Benefits begin after 30 days of employment

What This Job Offers

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