AG-Operator, Production I (Nightshift)

Airgas•Phoenix, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Airgas is hiring a Production Operator I at its Phoenix, Arizona filling industrial facility. The role manually and/or with material-handling equipment moves industrial gas cylinders around the plant and loads and unloads cylinders from delivery trucks. The operator supports safe, efficient cylinder handling, sorting, preparation, and maintenance while following established policies, procedures, and applicable regulations. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM. The role requires forklift certification and the ability to work independently, communicate effectively, meet deadlines, and provide professional customer service.

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 mathematics and writing skills.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Follow established policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct and Handbook, and applicable rules, regulations, and standards.
Put safety first and report accidents, injuries, equipment defects, and facility defects promptly to a supervisor.
Safely operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment, including hand trucks, pallet jacks, and chain hoists, to load and unload compressed and liquid industrial gas cylinders.
Move cylinders between delivery trucks, filling areas, storage areas, and other areas within the facility.
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.