Production Operator IV

Airgas

93d • $25

About The Position

Airgas is Hiring for a Production Operator IV in Sacramento, CA! The Plant Operator IV will be 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. Performing various duties in the plant including monitoring equipment to fill industrial gas mixes, cryogenic gases and medical gas products as well as performing Level 1 & 2 duties. Inspects cylinders prior to filling, following standard procedures as required by government, Airgas, and distributor standards. Conducts a variety of Safety checks per procedures, such as odor tests, checking caps and valves. Analyzes products for purity and correct mixtures. Handles high-pressure, medical 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. Manages paperwork to DOT, FDA, OSHA, and Airgas standards. Completes quality control sheets as required. Understands hazards of various gases; size and contents of cylinders by reading and interpreting cylinder labels and the color-coding of tanks. Accurately labels cylinders. Complies with all government and company standards relating to the safe handling of hazardous materials/cylinder gases. Maintains a neat, clean and orderly plant appearance.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of prior experience in filling low pressure gases.
• Minimum of 1 year of related experience.
• Must have completed training and be proficient in filling all cryogenic liquids as well as all pure industrial gases.
• Strong background in gas, welding and safety supply industry or chemical industry preferred.
• Forklift Certification.
• FDA and Food Grade Training.
• CGMP Training.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend material safety data sheets.
• Excellent 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.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentages.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift.

Responsibilities

• Safely handle and fill gas products into liquid, medical and high pressure gas cylinders.
• Monitor equipment to fill industrial gas mixes, cryogenic gases and medical gas products.
• Inspect cylinders prior to filling following standard procedures.
• Conduct safety checks such as odor tests and checking caps and valves.
• Analyze products for purity and correct mixtures.
• Prepare high pressure cylinders and cryogenic vessels for filling.
• Fill cylinders by pressure and weight per 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.
• Complete quality control sheets as required.
• Understand hazards of various gases and accurately label cylinders.
• Comply with all government and company standards relating to the safe handling of hazardous materials.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees.
• Progressive parental leave package offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children.
• 401k plan with company matching funds.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Discounted college tuition for employees’ dependents.
• Airgas Scholarship Program.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees