Production Operator I

Airgas•Brush Prairie, WA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Operator I supports the team with loading and unloading cylinders from inbound and outbound vehicles including company owned and common carrier. Assists with movement of all cylinders as coordinated with the team. Ensures any accident or injury is promptly reported. Safely operates forklift, hand-trucks, pallet-jacks, etc. to load/unload compressed and liquid industrial gas cylinders to and from delivery trucks to filling and storage areas. Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you foster positive relationships with vendors, co-workers and management. Stages cylinders in designated areas of production plant for filling. These areas will be designated by production personnel and shall be areas that insure the least amount of handling. Loads and unloads all assigned company vehicles daily. Spot trucks and trailers within designated area on company property. Transfers cylinders to and from ground storage as needed. Assists production personnel in removing full cylinders from fill area. Down grade pure product as needed to ensure complete order fulfillment. Reports all cylinder shortages to management. Inspects all cylinders for general condition, reports all discrepancies to management. Maintains equipment and communicate requests to Plant Manager in writing. Contributes to cleaning and maintaining assigned area. Attends and participates in all safety meetings. Maintains and operates a clean, safe and orderly plant appearance. Report any equipment or facility defect(s) to supervisor. Consistent presence and punctuality is essential in this role. You are expected to adhere with all work shift schedules, unless otherwise prearranged with your direct manager. All employees are encouraged to perform any reasonable work request that aligns with your skills and potential but not specifically described.

Requirements

Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace.
Must be able to operate forklift and maintain appropriate forklift certifications.
Ability to work independently and under pressure to meet deadlines.
Must be able to work flexible hours to meet customers’ needs and management expectations.
Must be able to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.
Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Loading and unloading cylinders from inbound and outbound vehicles.
Assisting with the movement of all cylinders.
Safely operating forklift, hand-trucks, and pallet-jacks to load/unload compressed and liquid industrial gas cylinders.
Staging cylinders in designated areas of the production plant for filling.
Loading and unloading all assigned company vehicles daily.
Spotting trucks and trailers within designated areas on company property.
Transferring cylinders to and from ground storage.
Assisting production personnel in removing full cylinders from the fill area.
Down grading pure product as needed to ensure complete order fulfillment.
Reporting all cylinder shortages to management.
Inspecting all cylinders for general condition and reporting discrepancies.
Maintaining equipment and communicating requests to the Plant Manager.
Contributing to cleaning and maintaining the assigned area.
Attending and participating in all safety meetings.
Maintaining and operating a clean, safe, and orderly plant appearance.
Reporting any equipment or facility defect(s) to the supervisor.