Operator - Production II

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How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW

Responsible for adherence to company policies including safety and the use of personal protective
equipment. Attends monthly safety meetings. Ensures any accident or injury is promptly reported.
Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get
along with customers vendors co-workers and management.
Loads and unloads cylinders on vehicles using forklift.
Responsible for documenting the specific type and the precise quantity of acetylene cylinders that
are handled processed or stored within the production facility.
Examines returned cylinders for surface defects.
Performs calibration check of scale for accuracy at the beginning of each work shift. Records the
calibration on the designated scale sheet.
Operates and safely maintains equipment for compressing acetylene gas into cylinders.
Keeps all work areas clean and free of unneeded cylinders and equipment.
Ensures all applicable regulatory (OSHA DOT EPA) requirements are met and applicable training
and recordkeeping is performed to meet departmental and location deadlines.
Operates safely and maintains equipment for pumping or repackaging gases into cylinders.
Performs minor maintenance of equipment and inspection of cylinders prior to filling.
Uses standard pre-fill and post-fill inspections tests and operating procedures before cylinders are
released by following the most current SOP.
Regularly inspect and maintain pumping apparatus and associated pressure gauges and monitoring
devices used in daily activities.
Fill cylinders or containers to proper capacity and accurately maintain cylinder filling records and
ensure that all required procedures are followed in order to comply with local state and federal
regulations.
Complete daily fill sheets and cylinder filling records accurately and timely.
Complete and attach warning and other identification tags labels and decals to cylinders.
Conduct periodic checks of the plant / warehouse for safe and efficient operation.
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.
Airgas associates are expected to act with care adapt to our environment and engage to trust and
grow - core tenets within the Be Act Engage framework of employee performance.
All employees are expected to perform any reasonable work request that falls within the
qualifications but not specifically described.

Are you a MATCH

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
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Required Length and Type of Experience
Must be able to operate forklift in a safe manner and maintain appropriate forklift certifications.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
Must be able to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.
Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace.
Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment.
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.
Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.
Must be able to work occasional overtime to meet the production schedules.
May be exposed to noise or vibrations hazards potential explosives burns electrical or other fumes
mist dust odors or gas. Will be around moving machinery and equipment on uneven ground with
varying conditions and layouts.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical demands required by an individual to
successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Must be able to work outdoors in temperatures ranging from -10 to over 110 degrees.
Ability to perform very heavy work routinely lift push pull carry 50 pounds and occasionally lift
76 to greater than 100 pounds. May occasionally stoop bend couch crawl twist kneel or squat up
to 33% of the day.

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Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The above stated duties are intended to outline those functions typically performed by individuals assigned
to this classification. This description of duties is not intended to be all-inclusive or to limit the discretionary
authority of supervisors to assign other tasks of similar nature or level of responsibility nor does it imply an
employment agreement.
I understand this job description and its requirements; I understand that this is not an exclusive list of the job
functions and that I am expected to complete all duties as assigned; I understand the job functions may be
altered by management without notice; I understand that this job description in no way constitutes an
employment agreement and that I am an at-will employee.

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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