Production Operator V

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Company Profile

Airgas (Air Liquide company) is a leading supplier of industrial, medical, and specialty gases, hard goods/related products, safety products, ammonia products, and process chemicals.

Job Profile

The company is seeking a Production Operator V who will fill high-pressure cylinders (Industrial, Medical, and Mixed) using the compression temperature/pressure method.

Education Level

• Not mentioned, a High School Diploma (a plus)

Work Experience

• Must have at least 6 months industry experience
• Must have at least 6 months DOT cylinder filling experience
• Must be able to become forklift certified.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist with inventory, general housekeeping, and help customers when necessary.
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks or trailers when required.
• Ensure any accident or injury is promptly reported to management.
• Ensure cylinder filling records are accurately maintained and that all required procedures are followed in order to comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Ensure cylinders are adequately maintained – cylinders requiring maintenance or repair are removed from service until corrected.
• Fill cylinders or containers to proper pressure or weight, whichever is appropriate.
• Operate and safely maintain equipment for pumping or repackaging gases into cylinders.
• Perform all required pre-fill and post-fill inspections and tests before cylinders are released.
• Regularly inspect and maintain pumping apparatus and associated pressure gauges and monitoring devices.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to read and comprehend Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and all other written communications.
• Perform mathematical calculations.

Work Environment

• Ability to perform very heavy work – routinely lift 25-75 lbs., and occasionally lift 76 to greater than 100 lbs.
• Ability to perform work during occasional climbing, balancing, kneeling, crawling, pushing, pulling, and finger activities.
• Ability to perform work during prolonged standing up to 8 hours; frequent bending, stooping, crouching, reaching, grasping, feeling, and repetitive motion also required.

Benefits/Perks

• The company offers a 401(k) plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

Employer’s Statement

Airgas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.