Plant Operator **Sign on Bonus **

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. Air Liquide is present in 78 countries with approximately 64500 associates globally.

Through the passion and diversity of its 18000 associates Airgas fosters a culture of safety customer success sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas take initiative and make decisions.

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Location:

Hopkinsville KY - Pembroke - Dry-ice logistics

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW

If youre looking for dry ice youll find it with Airgas. As the largest supplier of dry ice Airgas has established a series of production plants across the nation to develop a secure source supply. Distribution Branches are located in strategic locations throughout the country to provide service to key industries including universities and labs. Quality reliability and service are the key drivers that enable Airgas to grow with organizations who depend on dry ice and cold shipping supplies.

**Sign On Bonus $1500 **

JOB SUMMARY: To provide the primary manual labor required to produce and package dry ice.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
Loads and package dry ice on a daily basis in accordance with quality standards. Knows and complies with all safety and quality policies and procedures.
Clean-up functions including but not limited to sweeping washing painting trash removal and pick-up.
Other Duties as Required: This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of this position. Incumbents are expected to follow any other reasonable instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor. Performance of this job in a safe manner and in keeping with established Airgas policies is a condition of employment.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION
High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.


EXPERIENCE
One (1) year experience in a production/manufacturing environment

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals.
Ability to compute rate ratio commissions proportions and percents.


KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES
Able to read and write.
Able to understand and follow the direction of supervisors.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be in good physical condition. Essential job function requires the routine lifting and manipulation of dry ice blocks ranging in weight from 5 60 pounds each.
Work may require standing stooping crouching or bending.


WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Unconditioned work space (i.e. warm in summer cool in winter). Hazards require the use of personal protective equipment (i.e. hard hat safety glasses hearing protection and safety shoes). Dry ice is extremely cold and therefore requires that gloves be worn when directly handling dry ice.
The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.
Able to function safely in a noisy environment with safe but elevated levels of CO2 vapor present in the facility.
Shift work required.



EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity protected veteran status or disability

If youre looking for dry iceyoull find it with Airgas. As the largest supplier of dry ice Airgas has esta

blished a series of production plants across the nation to develop a secure source supply. Distribution Branches are located in strategic locations throughout the country to provide service to key industries including universities and labs. Quality reliability and service are the key drivers that enable Airgas to grow with organizations who depend on dry ice and cold shipping supplies.

JOB SUMMARY:To provide the primary manual labor required to produce and package dry ice.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Loads and package dry ice on a daily basis in accordance with quality standards. Knows and complies with all safety and quality policies and procedures.

• Clean-up functions including but not limited to sweeping washing painting trash removal and pick-up.

Other Duties as Required: This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of this position. Incumbents are expected to follow any other reasonable instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor. Performance of this job in a safe manner and in keeping with established Airgas policies is a condition of employment.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• One (1) year experience in a production/manufacturing environment

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals.

• Ability to compute rate ratio commissions proportions and percents.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Able to read and write.

• Able to understand and follow the direction of supervisors.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be in good physical condition. Essential job function requires the routine lifting and manipulation of dry ice blocks ranging in weight from 5 60 pounds each.

• Work may require standing stooping crouching or bending.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Unconditioned work space (i.e. warm in summer cool in winter). Hazards require the use of personal protective equipment (i.e. hard hat safety glasses hearing protection and safety shoes). Dry ice is extremely cold and therefore requires that gloves be worn when directly handling dry ice.

• The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.

• Able to function safely in a noisy environment with safe but elevated levels of CO2 vapor present in the facility.

• Shift work required.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity protected veteran status or disability

Are you a MATCH

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 opportunities for people to express their talent both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

About Airgas

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 18000 associates Airgas fosters a culture of safety customer success sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas take initiative and make decisions.

Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide a world leader in gases technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66500 employees Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.

Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team you play an important role in the success of your team making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and turn youll find a welcoming workplace where youre valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career whatever path you choose.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

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 any other protected characteristic.

Airgas an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact us by email at

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