Production Operator II

Overview

R Production Operator II (Open).

Location:

Sacramento, CA (Plant) - Acetylene production & filling.

The Production Operator II will be responsible for safely handling and filling gas products into liquid, medical, and high-pressure gas cylinders in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and meeting the standard operating procedures of Airgas.

• Perform various duties in the plant, including monitoring equipment to fill industrial gas mixes, cryogenic gases, and medical gas products, and performing both level 1 & 2 duties.
• Inspect cylinders prior to filling, following standard procedures as required by government, Airgas, and distributor standards.
• Conduct a variety of safety checks per procedures, such as odor tests and checking caps and valves.
• Analyze products for purity and correct mixtures.
• Handle high-pressure, medical, and liquid cylinders. Prepare high-pressure cylinders and cryogenic vessels for filling. Attach to the manifold and evacuate cylinders to eliminate contaminants.
• Fill cylinders by pressure and weight, per regulations and standards.
• Assist with loading and unloading of cylinders on and off pallets and tractor trailers. Operate forklift, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment.
• Manage paperwork to DOT, FDA, OSHA, and Airgas standards. Complete quality control sheets as required.
• Understand hazards of various gases, sizes, and contents of cylinders by reading and interpreting cylinder labels and color-coding of tanks. Accurately label cylinders.
• Comply with all government and company standards for safely handling hazardous materials/cylinder gases.
• Maintain 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.

• Required
  
  Education:
  
  HS Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Required Length & Type of
  
  Experience:
  
  Minimum of 1 year of prior experience in related manufacturing operation; filling or loading experience preferred.
• Strong background in gas, welding, and safety supply industry or chemical industry preferred.
• Ability to complete training and achieve certifications for filling all cryogenic liquids and pure industrial gases.
• Ability to complete FDA, Food Grade, and CGMP Training and achieve certifications.
• Must be able to operate forklift and maintain appropriate forklift certifications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend material safety data sheets.
• Ability to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic (add, subtract, multiply, divide) in all units of measure; compute rate, ratio, and percentages.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift.

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 AD&D insurance, 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 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 eligibility and terms for these benefits.

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.

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