Production Operator I

Airgas • Santa Fe Springs, CA

1d • $20 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative. At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity. Airgas is Hiring for a Production Operator I in Santa Fe Springs, CA! We are looking for you!

Requirements

• Ability to work in a drug free workplace.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent is preferred
• Minimum of one (1) year related experience and/or training preferred
• 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 read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, MSDS, and procedure manuals
• Possess basic mathematic and written skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the cylinder requalification and repair process.
• Move industrial gas cylinders to different areas of the plant and load/unload cylinders from delivery trucks with proper technique and/or with the aid of material handling equipment.
• Perform cylinder cleaning, painting, and general maintenance regularly to ensure quality.
• Organize and prioritize cylinders for efficient retesting and handling.
• Guide 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.
• Load cylinders onto vehicles with proper technique or with the aid of material handling equipment.
• Transfer plant cylinders to different areas within the facility using a forklift.
• Keep the team informed if truck loading duties cannot be accomplished for any reason to ensure smooth operations.
• Replace pallet straps as necessary to maintain safety standards.
• Ensure documentation is accurate and completed as needed.
• Help identify any equipment or facility improvements or defects to the supervisor.
• Ensure any accident or injury is promptly reported to foster a safe work environment for everyone.

Benefits

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