Production Operator

Airgas•Brush Prairie, WA

27d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Operator loads and unloads cylinders from inbound and outbound vehicles, including company-owned vehicles and common carriers, and moves cylinders as directed by management. The role supports production by staging cylinders in designated plant areas, transferring cylinders to and from ground storage, and assisting production personnel with moving full cylinders from the fill area. The operator also spots trucks and trailers on company property, inspects cylinders and reports shortages or discrepancies, operates a forklift and other equipment as needed, maintains equipment and the assigned work area, and communicates equipment maintenance requests in writing to the Plant Manager. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function. This is a part-time position in Brush Prairie, Washington, with pay listed at $22 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Ability to operate a forklift safely and maintain appropriate forklift certifications.
Ability to work with people with a wide variety of personalities and backgrounds.
Ability to work in a drug-free workplace.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

Maintain a positive work atmosphere through appropriate interactions and communication with vendors, coworkers, and management.
Stage cylinders in production plant areas designated by production personnel, minimizing handling.
Load and unload assigned company vehicles daily.
Spot trucks and trailers within a designated area on company property.
Transfer cylinders to and from ground storage as needed.
Assist production personnel in removing full cylinders from the fill area.
Report cylinder shortages to management.
Inspect cylinders for general condition and report discrepancies to management.
Operate a forklift and other equipment as required to move material.
Maintain equipment and submit written maintenance requests to the Plant Manager.
Clean and maintain the assigned area.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and disability insurance.
Paid child birth benefits of up to 14 weeks and parental leave.
401(k) retirement plan with company matching funds.
Tuition assistance or reimbursement and discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents.
Paid holidays, vacation, sick time, and floating holidays.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit.
Jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave.
Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.