Production Operator III

Airgas•Sacramento, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Operator III is responsible for safely handling and filling industrial gas mixes, cryogenic gases, medical gases, and high-pressure gas cylinders in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and Airgas standard operating procedures. The role includes monitoring production equipment, conducting pre-fill inspections and safety checks, analyzing product purity and mixtures, preparing cylinders and cryogenic vessels for filling, filling cylinders by pressure and weight, and maintaining required documentation and quality records. The operator also assists with warehouse activities, including loading and unloading cylinders, operating warehouse equipment, accurately labeling cylinders, and maintaining an orderly plant.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Forklift certification.
FDA and Food Grade Training.
CGMP training or knowledge.
At least 1 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, fractions, and decimals, and calculate rates, ratios, and percentages.
Ability to safely operate a forklift.

Nice To Haves

A strong background in the gas, welding and safety supply industry or chemical industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor equipment while filling industrial gas mixes, cryogenic gases, and medical gas products, and perform Level 1 and Level 2 duties.
Inspect cylinders before filling in accordance with government, Airgas, and distributor standards.
Conduct safety checks, including odor tests and checks of 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; attach them to a manifold and evacuate cylinders 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.
Manage paperwork to DOT, FDA, OSHA, and Airgas standards and complete required quality-control sheets.
Identify gas hazards and determine cylinder size and contents by reading labels and interpreting tank color-coding.
Label cylinders accurately.
Comply with 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 within the employee’s qualifications.