Production Operator I

R10067988 Production Operator I (Open)

Location:

Portland, OR (Plant) - Filling industrial

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?

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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.
Required Education:

• High Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Forklift Operation (Will Train)
• Work Outside in all Weather Conditions
• Ability to Load and Unload Trucks
• Must be able to Work Independently and efficiently

Must pass Drug and Background Check.

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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 well as paid parental leave benefits for other associates. 

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

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Your differences enhance our performance

At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive 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, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it hel