Production Operator II

Airgas•Salinas, CA

4d•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 II in Salinas, CA! We are looking for you! Pay: $25.00 /hr. - $26.00 /hr. Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance. Support for Parents: We offer up to 14-week paid child birth benefits to support growing families. Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time. Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment. As a Production Operator II you will work collaboratively to safely and efficiently carry out daily plant operations, including filling, inspecting, and analyzing industrial, cryogenic, and medical gas cylinders. In this role, you will maintain alignment with safety, DOT, FDA, and OSHA standards while sustaining high product quality, working safely with hazardous materials, and supporting daily warehouse operations. Collaborating across plant operations, including monitoring equipment to fill industrial gas mixes, cryogenic gases, and medical gas products, fulfilling both level 1 & 2 duties. Inspects cylinders prior to filling, following established procedures as guided by government, Airgas, and distributor standards. Conducts a variety of safety checks per procedures, such as odor tests and checking caps and valves. Analyzes products to ensure high quality, purity, and correct mixtures. Works safely with high-pressure, medical, and liquid cylinders. Prepares high-pressure cylinders and cryogenic vessels for filling. Connects equipment to the manifold and evacuates cylinders to ensure standard purity. Fills cylinders by pressure and weight, adhering to regulations and standards. Supports the loading and unloading of cylinders on and off pallets and tractor trailers. Operates a forklift, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment. Coordinates documentation according to DOT, FDA, OSHA, and Airgas standards. Completes quality control sheets accurately. Maintains clear awareness of hazards related to various gases, sizes, and contents of cylinders by reading and interpreting cylinder labels and tank color-coding. Accurately labels cylinders. Upholds all government and company safety standards for working with hazardous materials/cylinder gases. Contributes to maintaining a safe, clean, and orderly plant environment. All employees are expected to perform any reasonable work request that falls within the qualifications but not specifically described.

Requirements

Must be able to work in a drug-free environment
Be able to regularly lift 75lbs and move more than 125lbs with the aid of material handling equipment

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

Collaborating across plant operations, including monitoring equipment to fill industrial gas mixes, cryogenic gases, and medical gas products, fulfilling both level 1 & 2 duties.
Inspects cylinders prior to filling, following established procedures as guided by government, Airgas, and distributor standards.
Conducts a variety of safety checks per procedures, such as odor tests and checking caps and valves.
Analyzes products to ensure high quality, purity, and correct mixtures.
Works safely with high-pressure, medical, and liquid cylinders.
Prepares high-pressure cylinders and cryogenic vessels for filling.
Connects equipment to the manifold and evacuates cylinders to ensure standard purity.
Fills cylinders by pressure and weight, adhering to regulations and standards.
Supports the loading and unloading of cylinders on and off pallets and tractor trailers.
Operates a forklift, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment.
Coordinates documentation according to DOT, FDA, OSHA, and Airgas standards.
Completes quality control sheets accurately.
Maintains clear awareness of hazards related to various gases, sizes, and contents of cylinders by reading and interpreting cylinder labels and tank color-coding.
Accurately labels cylinders.
Upholds all government and company safety standards for working with hazardous materials/cylinder gases.
Contributes to maintaining a safe, clean, and orderly plant environment.
All employees are expected to perform any reasonable work request that falls within the qualifications but not specifically described.