Plant Operator; Cylinder Loader​/Filler

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Location:

Ankeny, IA - S. Creekview Dr.

- Acetylene production & filling

Airgas is Hiring for a Plant Operator (Cylinder Loader/Filler) in Ankeny, IA!
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 are looking for you!
Shift time: 1st shift (6am-2:30pm), Monday-Friday    The Plant Operator will be responsible for safely handling and filling gas products into liquid, medical and high pressure gas cylinders in compliance with federal, state, local regulations, and meeting the standard operating procedures of Airgas. The Loader will also be responsible for meeting all safety standards in the loading and unloading of cylinder gases per Airgas procedures.
* Performs cylinder analyses & ensures compliance government and company standards.
* Calculates to gas mixtures to meet requirements and documents results. Ensures that a mixture can be safely made.
* Selects cylinders and valve combinations to ensure compatibility with the mix and compliance.
* Operates control panels, containing valves and pressure gauges, and scales to accurately measure gas mixtures.
* Completes all necessary documentation to accurately record all production actions.
* Complies with company procedures and government regulations relating to the safe handling of hazardous materials.
* Safely operates a forklift, pallet jack and other warehouse/material-handling equipment.
* Loads/unloads cylinders on/off pallets; ensuring they are strapped in.
* Performs other duties as assigned.##                         ##
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* Required Qualifications:

*** High school degree or GED required.
* Mechanical aptitude.
* Lives by Airgas safety programs, OSHA, and all related rules, regulations, procedures which are applicable to this position's responsibilities.
* A minimum of 1 year of related technical experience. In lieu of specific industry experience, may accept an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** Prior experience utilizing SAP or similar ERP system preferred.
* Intermediate knowledge of Google Suite or Microsoft Office applications.
* Demonstrated knowledge of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratios, and percent.

** Benefits
* * 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.

** Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE
** 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…