Plant Operator

R Plant Operator (Open)

Location:

Toledo, OH - Filling industrial

The Cylinder Filler 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.

Airgas is seeking permanent replacement workers to support its operations due to a labor dispute at its Valley View facility. Individuals hired to these positions will be replacing employees who have gone on strike in connection with the ongoing collective bargaining negotiations between Airgas and the Teamsters Union.  In particular you will:
* 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, medical 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.
* Other duties as assigned.##                         ## To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Required

Education:

* HS Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Required Length & Type of

Experience:

* 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.

Work Environment:

The characteristics listed below are representative of the work environment typically encountered by an individual while performing the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
* Requires Outdoor environment in various seasonal weather conditions.
** Must be able to work in temperatures ranging from
-10 to over 100 degrees.
*** Work environment may contain loud noises and odors that may last for long periods of time or on a continual basis.

** Benefits
* * We care about and support all Airgas associates. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees. We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children.

Additionally, we offer our employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program.

** 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…