AG-Operator, Production II

R AG-Operator, Production II. (Open)

Location:

Sparks, NV – Filling industrial.

Airgas is Hiring for a Plant Operator II in Sparks, NV!

AIRGAS IS A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

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!

$22.00/hr pay for Performance Bonus

• Safely handle and fill 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.
• Monitor equipment to fill industrial gas mixes, cryogenic gases, and medical gas products, and perform both Level 1 & Level 2 duties.
• Inspect cylinders before filling, following standard procedures as required by government, Airgas, and distributor standards. Conduct safety checks such as odor tests, 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 all possible contaminants.
• Fill cylinders by pressure and weight per regulations and standards.
• Assist with loading and unloading cylinders on and off pallets and tractor‑trailers. Operate a 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.
• Perform any reasonable work request that falls within qualifications but is not specifically described.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 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 a 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 pressure to meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) in all units of measure, including whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentages.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift.

The hourly base pay range for this position in Nevada is $22.00/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…