Operator - Production

Overview

Airgas is hiring for a Plant Operator (Filler) in Anchorage, AK. Responsible for loading and unloading cylinders from inbound and outbound vehicles including company owned and common carriers. Assists with movement of all cylinders as directed by management.

• Responsible for adherence to company policies including safety and the use of personal protective equipment.
• 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 the 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 a designated area on company property.
• Transfers cylinders to and from ground storage as needed.
• Assists production personnel in removing full cylinders from the 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 communicates requests to Plant Manager in writing.
• Responsible for cleaning and maintaining the assigned area.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• Must be able to operate forklift in a safe manner and maintain appropriate forklift certifications.

• 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.

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.

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, 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 helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

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; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. 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.

Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60…