Production Operator III

Airgas•Fresno, CA

20h•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

R10086777 Production Operator III (Open) Location: Fresno, CA - Filling industrial How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? 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. AIRGAS IS A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity. Airgas is Hiring for a Production Operator III in Fresno, CA! We are looking for you! Pay $22.00/hr - $24.00/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 Responsible for safely handling and filling gas products into liquid, medical, and high pressure gas cylinders in compliance with federal, state, local regulations, and meeting the standard operating procedures of Airgas. Contributes to the adherence to company policies including safety and the use of personal protective equipment. Collaborates on various plant activities to include forklift operation, material handling and sorting, inspecting, and cylinder maintenance work. Inspects cylinders prior to filling, following standard procedures as required by government, Airgas, and distributor standards. Conducts a variety of safety checks per procedures, including odor tests, checking caps and valves. Analyzes products for purity and correct mixtures. Handles high-pressure gas and liquid cylinders. Prepares high-pressure cylinders and cryogenic vessels for filling. Attaches to manifold, evacuates cylinders to eliminate all possible contaminants. Fills cylinders by pressure and weight, per regulations and standards. Assists with the loading & unloading of cylinders on & 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 as required. Familiar with the safe handling of various gases; size and contents of cylinders by reading and interpreting cylinder labels and the color-coding of tanks. Accurately labels cylinders. Follows the guidance of all government and company standards relating to the safe handling of hazardous materials/cylinder gases. Maintains a neat, clean and orderly plant appearance. Reliable and consistent attendance is an essential function of this position. Airgas associates are expected to act with care, adapt to our environment and engage to trust and grow - core tenets within the Be, Act, Engage framework of employee performance. All employees are expected to perform any reasonable work request that falls within the qualifications but not specifically described.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Minimum of 1 year of prior experience of related manufacturing operation; filling or loading experience
Must have completed training and be proficient in filling all cryogenic liquids as well as all pure industrial gases.
Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace.
Forklift Certification
FDA and Food Grade Training
CGMP

Nice To Haves

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.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to read and comprehend material safety data sheets.
Excellent internal customer service skills.
Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.
Strong level of attention to detail.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentages.
Strong background in gas, welding and safety supply industry or chemical industry preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for safely handling and filling gas products into liquid, medical, and high pressure gas cylinders in compliance with federal, state, local regulations, and meeting the standard operating procedures of Airgas.
Contributes to the adherence to company policies including safety and the use of personal protective equipment.
Collaborates on various plant activities to include forklift operation, material handling and sorting, inspecting, and cylinder maintenance work.
Inspects cylinders prior to filling, following standard procedures as required by government, Airgas, and distributor standards.
Conducts a variety of safety checks per procedures, including odor tests, checking caps and valves.
Analyzes products for purity and correct mixtures.
Handles high-pressure gas and liquid cylinders.
Prepares high-pressure cylinders and cryogenic vessels for filling.
Attaches to manifold, evacuates cylinders to eliminate all possible contaminants.
Fills cylinders by pressure and weight, per regulations and standards.
Assists with the loading & unloading of cylinders on & 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 as required.
Familiar with the safe handling of various gases; size and contents of cylinders by reading and interpreting cylinder labels and the color-coding of tanks.
Accurately labels cylinders.
Follows the guidance of all government and company standards relating to the safe handling of hazardous materials/cylinder gases.
Maintains a neat, clean and orderly plant appearance.
Reliable and consistent attendance is an essential function of this position.
Airgas associates are expected to act with care, adapt to our environment and engage to trust and grow - core tenets within the Be, Act, Engage framework of employee performance.
All employees are expected to perform any reasonable work request that falls within the qualifications but not specifically described.