R10088742 Production Operator 2 (Open)

Location:

Abilene, TX - Filling industrial

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.

At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.

Airgas is Hiring for a Production Operator 2 in Abilene, TX!

We are looking for you!

• 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 a 14-week paid child birth benefit 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.

• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:00 am to 3:00 pm

Recruiter: Tammie Stacye/tammie.stacye@airgas.com

The Production Operator II contributes to safely managing the care of and filling gas products into liquid, medical, and high-pressure gas cylinders in alignment with federal, state, and local regulations and meeting the standard operating procedures of Airgas.

• Supporting various operations in the plant, including monitoring equipment to fill industrial gas mixes, cryogenic gases, and medical gas products, and contributing to both level 1 & 2 activities.

• Inspects cylinders prior to filling, following standard procedures as required by government, Airgas, and distributor standards.

• Evaluates products for purity and correct mixtures to ensure high-quality standards.

• Contributes to the care of high-pressure, medical, and liquid cylinders.

• Attaches to the manifold and ensures the purity of every cylinder by addressing potential contaminants.

• Fills cylinders by pressure and weight, per regulations and standards.

• Assists with the loading and unloading of cylinders on and off pallets and tractor trailers.

• Operates a forklift, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment.

• Maintains accurate records to DOT, FDA, OSHA, and Airgas standards. Completes quality control sheets as required.

• Ideally, you are familiar with and committed to safety protocols regarding various gases, sizes, and contents of cylinders by reading and interpreting cylinder labels and the color-coding of tanks.

• Accurately labels cylinders.

• Guided by all government and company standards for safely handling hazardous materials/cylinder gases.

• Maintains a neat, clean, and orderly plant appearance.

• All employees are encouraged to find ways to support the team through any tasks that fall within their qualifications but are not specifically described.

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Are you a MATCH?

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to complete training and achieve certifications for filling all cryogenic liquids and pure industrial gases.

• Ability to complete FDA, Food Grade, and CGMP Training and achieve certifications

• Must be able to operate forklift and maintain appropriate forklift certifications.

• Ability to read and comprehend all written and computer generated documentation.

• Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not open for non-immigrant visa sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• HS Diploma or equivalent.

• 1 year of prior experience in related manufacturing operation; filling or loading experience

• Strong background in gas, welding, and safety supply industry or chemical industry

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

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

• Excellent customer service skills.

• Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.

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