Production Operator II

Airgas•Salinas, CA

7d•$25 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Airgas is hiring a Production Operator II in Salinas, CA. This role involves working collaboratively to safely and efficiently carry out daily plant operations, including filling, inspecting, and analyzing industrial, cryogenic, and medical gas cylinders. The position requires maintaining alignment with safety, DOT, FDA, and OSHA standards while sustaining high product quality, working safely with hazardous materials, and supporting daily warehouse operations. The Production Operator II will also collaborate across plant operations, monitor equipment, and fulfill both level 1 & 2 duties.

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.
Perform any reasonable work request that falls within the qualifications but not specifically described.