AG-Operator, Production I
About The Position
The Production Operator I supports production operations by loading and unloading cylinders from inbound and outbound vehicles, moving cylinders as directed, and staging cylinders in designated plant areas for filling. The role includes loading and unloading company vehicles, spotting trucks and trailers on company property, transferring cylinders to and from ground storage, and helping production personnel remove full cylinders from the fill area. The operator reports cylinder shortages and discrepancies, operates a forklift and other equipment as needed, maintains equipment, and contributes to cleaning and maintaining the assigned area. Regular and predictable attendance is a core part of the role. The position is based at the Spokane, Washington, Trent Avenue retail shop. The shift is 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; after training, it changes to 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The stated hourly base pay is $21.50, with pay for performance.
Requirements
- Able to work with people with varied personalities and backgrounds.
- Able to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.
- Able to work occasional overtime to meet production schedules.
- Able to work in a drug-free workplace.
- Able to wear required personal protective equipment.
- Able to perform very heavy work, routinely lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying more than 50 pounds, and occasionally lifting 76 to more than 100 pounds.
- May occasionally stoop, bend, crouch, crawl, twist, kneel, or squat for up to 33% of the day.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Ability to operate a forklift safely and maintain appropriate forklift certifications.
Responsibilities
- Load and unload cylinders from inbound and outbound vehicles, including company-owned vehicles and common carriers.
- Move cylinders as directed by the team and leadership.
- Follow company policies, including safety requirements and use of personal protective equipment.
- Communicate and act in ways that foster positive relationships with vendors, coworkers, and leadership.
- Stage cylinders in designated plant areas for filling while minimizing handling.
- Load and unload company vehicles daily.
- Spot trucks and trailers within designated areas on company property.
- Transfer cylinders to and from ground storage as needed.
- Assist production personnel in removing full cylinders from the fill area.
- Report cylinder shortages to leadership.
- Inspect cylinders for general condition and report discrepancies to leadership.
- Operate a forklift and other equipment as needed to support material flow.
- Maintain equipment and submit written requests to the Plant Manager.
- Help clean and maintain the assigned area.
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
- Support the team with other qualified tasks as needed.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- AD&D insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- 14-week paid child birth benefit
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Tuition assistance and tuition reimbursement
- Discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents
- Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children
- Paid holidays
- Vacation time
- Sick time
- Floating holidays
- Jury duty leave
- Funeral and bereavement leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit
- Parental leave
- Benefits begin after 30 days of employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
