Operator - Production II

R10098513 Operator - Production II (Open)

Location:

Oakland, CA - Retail shop

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

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.

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. Other duties include warehouse, shipping and receiving.

At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.

Airgas is Hiring for a Operator - Production II in Oakland, CA!

We are looking for you!

Pay: $25-$27/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 

Job Responsibilities:

• 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.

• Conducts a variety of safety checks per procedures, such as odor tests and checking caps and valves.

• Evaluates products for purity and correct mixtures.

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

• Prepares high-pressure cylinders and cryogenic vessels for filling.

• Attaches to the manifold and ensures the removal of all possible 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.

• Is knowledgeable of 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.

• Alignment with 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 support any reasonable work request that falls within the qualifications but not specifically described.

• Shipping and receiving

• All employees are expected to perform any reasonable work request that falls within
  the qualifications but not specifically described.

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Are you a MATCH?

To perform this position successfully, an associate must be able to perform each job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable associates with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Required Education:

• HS Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Required Length & Type of Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year of prior experience in related manufacturing operation; filling or loading experience preferred
• Strong background in gas, welding, and safety supply industry or chemical industry preferred
• 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 ma