R10083346 Production Operator (Open)

Location:

Texarkana, 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 in Texarkana, 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 2:30 pm

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

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.

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Are you a MATCH?

Required Qualifications:

• 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. This position is not open for non-immigrant visa sponsorship.

• Must be able to read and comprehend all written documentation and instructions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior forklift experience

• High school Diploma or equivalent

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Benefits

We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.

Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.

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Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE

At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces  the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race