Production Operator

Airgas•Texarkana, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. The company fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation, empowering its 18,000 associates to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions. Airgas is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces unique perspectives. This Production Operator role in Texarkana, TX involves filling cryogenic liquids and pure non-flammable industrial gases according to Airgas Fill Plant Standard Operating Procedures, ensuring quality through testing, and inspecting cylinders for safety.

Requirements

Must have the ability to become forklift certified.
Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Must be able to read and comprehend all written documentation and instructions.

Nice To Haves

Prior forklift experience
High school Diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

Fills cryogenic liquids and pure non-flammable industrial gases according to Airgas Fill Plant Standard Operating Procedures.
Sets pressure gauge to target reading and attends to indications of full cylinders.
Adjusts valves and is mindful of gauges to fill cylinders to the target pressure.
Mindful of scale indicators to fill cylinders to the target weight.
Fills cylinder to full capacity, rolls cylinder onto scale and connects vent line to release excess gas and attain the prescribed weight.
Rolls cylinders onto platform, or positions cylinders in manifold racks manually or with the aid of material handling equipment.
Pioneers quality by testing gas for purity using testing equipment.
Inspects or tests empty cylinders as part of our safety commitment.
Examines exterior of cylinder for surface defects such as dents, cracks, or burns, and determines the best path for the cylinder, including whether to quarantine it for further inspection.
Supports the team with other needs as they arise.