Production Operator IV

Airgas • Brush Prairie, WA

2d • $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Airgas is Hiring for a Production Operator in Brush Prairie, WA! At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We are looking for you! The Production Operator IV is responsible for safely handling and filling pure and mix gases to specialty, medical, food, industrial grade into high pressure and liquid gas cylinders in compliance with federal, state, local regulations, and meeting the standard operating procedures of Airgas. Responsible for adherence to company policies including safety and the use of personal protective equipment. Performs various duties in the plant to include forklift operation, material handling and sorting, inspecting, and or 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. 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. Regular and predictable 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.
• Must be able to operate forklift in a safe manner and maintain appropriate forklift certifications.
• Must be able to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.
• Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

• Safely handling and filling pure and mix gases to specialty, medical, food, industrial grade into high pressure and liquid gas cylinders in compliance with federal, state, local regulations, and meeting the standard operating procedures of Airgas.
• Responsible for adherence to company policies including safety and the use of personal protective equipment.
• Performs various duties in the plant to include forklift operation, material handling and sorting, inspecting, and or 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.
• 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.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees
• progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, 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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees