Production Operator 5
About The Position
The Plant Operator (Cylinder Loader) is responsible for the safe and compliant handling of high-pressure and liquid gas cylinders. Responsibilities include loading and unloading cylinders onto and off trucks in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and Airgas safety procedures. The operator uses and safely maintains equipment for pumping or repackaging gases into cylinders, performs required pre-fill and post-fill inspections and tests, and removes cylinders from service when maintenance or repair is needed. The role also involves inspecting and maintaining pumping apparatus, pressure gauges, and monitoring devices; filling cylinders to the appropriate pressure or weight; and maintaining accurate filling records and required procedures. The operator reports accidents or injuries promptly, performs mathematical calculations, assists with truck and trailer loading and unloading, supports inventory and general housekeeping, and helps customers when necessary. The position is in Salt Lake City, Utah, and the stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Requirements
- At least 6 months of industry experience.
- At least 6 months of DOT cylinder-filling experience.
- Ability to perform very heavy work, routinely lifting 25–75 pounds and occasionally lifting more than 100 pounds.
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods, up to 8 hours; frequently bend, stoop, crouch, reach, grasp, feel, and perform repetitive motions.
- Ability to occasionally climb, balance, kneel, crawl, push, pull, and perform finger activities.
- Ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and other written communications.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Nice To Haves
- Prior forklift experience.
- Prior experience loading and unloading.
Responsibilities
- Handle high-pressure and liquid gas cylinders safely and in compliance with regulations and Airgas safety procedures.
- Load and unload cylinders onto and off trucks.
- Operate and safely maintain equipment used to pump or repackage gases into cylinders.
- Perform required pre-fill and post-fill inspections and tests before releasing cylinders.
- Remove cylinders requiring maintenance or repair from service until corrected.
- Inspect and maintain pumping apparatus, pressure gauges, and monitoring devices.
- Fill cylinders or containers to the appropriate pressure or weight.
- Maintain accurate cylinder-filling records and follow procedures required for regulatory compliance.
- Promptly report accidents and injuries to management.
- Perform mathematical calculations.
- Assist with loading and unloading trucks and trailers when required.
- Assist with inventory and general housekeeping, and help customers when necessary.
- Operate a forklift to move pallets of cylinders around the plant.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
- 14-week paid childbirth benefit and parental leave.
- 401(k) plan with company matching funds.
- Tuition assistance and reimbursement; 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.
- Benefits begin after 30 days of employment, as stated in the posting.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
