Production I

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.  Air Liquide is present in 78 countries with approximately 64,500 associates globally. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions.

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

Responsible for loading and unloading cylinders from inbound and outbound vehicles including company owned and common carrier. Assists with movement of all cylinders as directed by management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for adherence to company policies including safety and the use of personal protective equipment

• in work areas at all times. 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 get along 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 fill orders 100%.

• 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.

• Responsible for 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.

• Predictable attendance 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 expected to perform any reasonable work request that falls within the qualifications but not specifically described.

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Are you a MATCH?

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• 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.

• To perform this position successfully, an individual 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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

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

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s):

• 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 operate in a drug-free workplace.

• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment.

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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, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees. 

We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children,  including 14 weeks of paid child birth benefit for birth mothers on leave, as wel