Operator - Production III

R Operator - Production III (Open)

Location:

Brush Prairie, WA - Filling industrial

Airgas is Hiring for a Production Operator III in Brush Prairie, WA! At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.

• Pay: $24.00/hr + Pay For Performance Bonus
• Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Support for Parents: We offer a 14-week paid child birth benefit to support growing families.
• Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment.

Responsible for safely handling and filling pure medical grade gas products into high pressure and liquid gas cylinders in compliance with federal, state, local regulations, and meeting the standard operating procedures of Airgas.

• 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.
• Performs various duties in the plant to include forklift operation, material handling and sorting, inspecting, and or cylinder maintenance work.
• Inspects cylinders prior to filling, following standard procedures as required by government, Airgas, and distributor standards.
• Conducts a variety of Safety checks per procedures, such as odor tests, checking caps and valves. Analyzes products for purity and correct mixtures.
• Handles high-pressure gas and liquid cylinders. Prepares high pressure cylinders and cryogenic vessels for filling. Attaches to manifold, evacuates cylinders to eliminate all possible contaminants. Fills cylinders by pressure and weight, per regulations and standards.
• Assists with the loading & unloading of cylinders on & off pallets and tractor trailers.
• Operates a forklift, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment.
• Manages paperwork to DOT, FDA, OSHA, and Airgas standards. Completes quality control sheets as required.
• Understands hazards of various gases; size and contents of cylinders by reading and interpreting cylinder labels and the color-coding of tanks. Accurately labels cylinders.
• Complies with all government and company standards relating to the safe handling of hazardous materials / cylinder gases.
• Maintains a neat, clean and orderly plant appearance.
• All employees are expected to perform any reasonable work request that falls within the qualifications but not specifically described.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Must be able to operate forklift and maintain appropriate forklift certifications.
• Minimum of one year of prior experience in a manufacturing operation; filling or loading experience preferred.
• Strong background in gas, welding and safety supply industry or chemical industry preferred.

• Ability to work independently and under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to work flexible hours to meet customers' needs and management expectations.

The hourly base pay range for this position in Washington is $24.00/hr please note that the hourly base pay information is a general guideline only. Airgas considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

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.

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