Plant Operator; Cylinder Loader​/Filler

Airgas is hiring a Plant Operator (Cylinder Loader/Filler) in Ankeny, IA.

Location:

Ankeny, IA - S. Creekview Dr.

- Acetylene production & filling.

Shift Time: 1st shift, Monday-Friday.

• Performs cylinder analyses & ensures compliance with government and company standards.
• Calculates gas mixtures to meet requirements and documents results.
• Selects cylinders and valve combinations to ensure compatibility with the mix.
• Operates control panels, 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.

• High school degree or GED required.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Lives by Airgas safety programs, OSHA, and all related rules, regulations, procedures applicable to this position's responsibilities.
• Minimum of 1 year of related technical experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Preferred:
  Prior experience utilizing SAP or similar ERP system.
• Preferred:
  Intermediate knowledge of Google Suite or Microsoft Office applications.
• Preferred:
  Demonstrated knowledge of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and ability to compute rate, ratios, and percent.

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees.

Progressive parental leave package.

401k plan with company matching, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees' dependents, Airgas Scholarship Program.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at us-ac