Production Operator III

Airgas•Sacramento, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Operator III safely handles and fills industrial, medical, liquid, cryogenic, and high-pressure gas products into cylinders and vessels in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and Airgas standard operating procedures. The role monitors filling equipment, performs cylinder and product inspections and safety checks, prepares cylinders and vessels for filling, and completes required quality and regulatory paperwork. The operator also supports cylinder handling and warehouse activities while maintaining a safe, clean, and orderly plant.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Forklift certification.
FDA and food-grade training.
CGMP knowledge or training.
At least one year of related manufacturing operations experience, including filling or loading experience.
Completed training and proficiency in cylinder and valve identification and pre-fill inspections.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to read and comprehend material safety data sheets.
Ability to work with people with a variety of personalities and backgrounds.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to perform arithmetic with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
Ability to safely operate a forklift.

Nice To Haves

Strong background in the gas, welding and safety supply industry or chemical industry.

Responsibilities

Monitor equipment and fill industrial gas mixtures, cryogenic gases, and medical gas products; perform Level 1 and Level 2 duties.
Inspect cylinders before filling according to government, Airgas, and distributor standards, including conducting safety checks such as odor tests and checking caps and valves.
Analyze products for purity and correct mixtures.
Handle high-pressure, medical, and liquid cylinders; prepare high-pressure cylinders and cryogenic vessels for filling.
Connect cylinders to manifolds and evacuate them to eliminate possible contaminants.
Fill cylinders by pressure and weight in accordance with regulations and standards.
Assist with loading and unloading cylinders on and off pallets and tractor trailers.
Operate a forklift, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment.
Complete paperwork to DOT, FDA, OSHA, and Airgas standards, including required quality control sheets.
Identify gas hazards and determine cylinder size and contents by interpreting labels and tank color-coding; accurately label cylinders.
Follow government and company standards for safe handling of hazardous materials and cylinder gases.
Maintain a neat, clean, and orderly plant.
Perform other reasonable work requests that fall within the employee’s qualifications.