Production Operator I

Airgas • Phoenix, AZ

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Airgas is hiring for a Production Operator I in Phoenix, AZ. This role will assist in the cylinder requalification and repair process. The operator will manually and/or with the aid of material handling equipment move industrial gas cylinders to different areas of the plant and loads/unloads cylinders from delivery trucks. The company is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• Must be customer service oriented and able to interact with fellow Associates in a professional manner.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and be detailed-oriented with good organizational skills.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds, and occasionally move up to 125 pounds with the aid of material handling equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, MSDS, and procedure manuals.
• Possess basic mathematic and written skills.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of one (1) year related experience and/or training preferred.
• Prior forklift experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform cylinder cleaning, painting and general maintenance regularly.
• Identify and sort cylinders for efficient retesting and handling.
• Safely operate forklift, hand-truck, pallet-jack, chain hoist, etc. to load/unload compressed and liquid industrial gas cylinders to and from delivery trucks to testing and storage areas.
• May load cylinders onto vehicles manually or with the aid of material handling equipment.
• Transfer plant cylinders to different areas within the facility using a forklift.
• Notify the supervisor if normal truck loading duties cannot be accomplished for any reason.
• Replace pallet straps as necessary.
• Complete required paperwork accurately and as needed.
• Report any equipment or facility defect(s) to supervisor.
• Ensure any accident or injury is promptly reported.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Up to 14-week paid child birth benefits.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit.
• Parental leave.
• Floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave.
• 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