R10092906 Production Operator I (Open)

Location:

Brush Prairie, WA - Filling industrial

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Airgas is Hiring for a Production Operator I in Brush Prairie, WA!

We are looking for you!

• Pay: $22.00/hr + Pay for Performance Bonus

• Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.

• Support for Parents: We offer up to 14-week paid child birth benefits to support growing families.

• Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.

• Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment.

Recruiter: Joel Figueroa | joel.figueroa@airgas.com | Call / Text 813-862-5589

The Production Operator I supports the team with loading and unloading cylinders from inbound and outbound vehicles including company owned and common carrier. Assists with movement of all cylinders as coordinated with the team.

• Ensures any accident or injury is promptly reported.

• Safely operates forklift, hand-trucks, pallet-jacks, etc. to load/unload compressed and liquid industrial gas cylinders to and from delivery trucks to filling and storage areas.

• Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you foster positive relationships with vendors, co-workers and management.

• Stages cylinders in designated areas of production plant for filling. These areas will be designated by production personnel and shall be areas that insure the least amount of handling.

• Loads and unloads all assigned company vehicles daily.

• Spot trucks and trailers within designated area on company property.

• Transfers cylinders to and from ground storage as needed.

• Assists production personnel in removing full cylinders from fill area.

• Down grade pure product as needed to ensure complete order fulfillment.

• Reports all cylinder shortages to management.

• Inspects all cylinders for general condition, reports all discrepancies to management.

• Maintains equipment and communicate requests to Plant Manager in writing.

• Contributes to cleaning and maintaining assigned area.

• Attends and participates in all safety meetings.

• Maintains and operates a clean, safe and orderly plant appearance.

• Report any equipment or facility defect(s) to supervisor.

• Consistent presence and punctuality is essential in this role. You are expected to adhere with all work shift schedules, unless otherwise prearranged with your direct manager.

• All employees are encouraged to perform any reasonable work request that aligns with your skills and potential but not specifically described.

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Required Qualifications:

• Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Must be able to operate forklift and maintain appropriate forklift certifications. Ability to work independently and under pressure to meet deadlines.

• Must be able to work flexible hours to meet customers’ needs and management expectations.

• Must be able to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.

• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment. 

 The hourly base pay range for this position in Washington is $22.00. Please note that the hourly base pay information is a general guideline only. Airgas considers factors such as (but not limited to) sc