Production Operator

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How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW

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 !

• Target Hourly Rate: $20.00 - $24.50 (DOE)

• Swing Shift -4:00 pm - 12:30 a.m.

The Gas Cylinder Operator I will assist in the cylinder requalification and repair process and manually and/or with the aid of material handling equipment move industrial gas cylinders to different areas of the plant and loads/unloads cylinders from delivery trucks.

• Perform cylinder cleaning painting and general maintenance regularly.

• Identify and sort cylinders for efficient retesting and handling.

• Safely operate forklift hand-truck pallet-jack chain hoist etc. to load/unload compressed and liquid industrial gas cylinders to and from delivery trucks to testing and storage areas.

• May load cylinders onto vehicles manually or with the aid of material handling equipment.

• Transfer plant cylinders to different areas within the facility using a forklift.

• Notify the supervisor if normal truck loading duties cannot be accomplished for any reason.

• Replace pallet straps as necessary.

• Complete required paperwork accurately and as needed.

• Report any equipment or facility defect(s) to the supervisor.

• Ensure any accident or injury is promptly reported.

Are you a MATCH

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent is preferred

• Minimum of one (1) year related experience and/or training preferred Must be customer service oriented and able to interact with fellow Associates in a professional manner

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and be detailed-oriented with good organizational skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions MSDS and procedure manuals

• Possess basic mathematic and written skills

The hourly base pay range for this position in California is $20.00 - $24.50. 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 candidates work experience education/ training key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

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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