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At Airgas we RESPECT HONOR and VALUE diversity.

Airgas is Hiring for a Plant Operator in Phoenix AZ!

We are looking for you!

• Stages cylinders in designated areas of the production plant for filling.

• Loads and unloads all assigned company vehicles daily.

• Experienced Filler

• Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life including Medical Dental Vision Life AD&D and Disability Insurance.

• Support for Parents: We offer a 14-week paid child birth benefit to support growing families.

• Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match Tuition Assistance Paid Holidays Vacation and Sick time.

• Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment

Recruiter: Tina Kratochwill/

The Production Operator Level IV will make and/or repackage/pump compressed and liquefied industrial gases into high pressure cylinders perform cylinder inspection and maintenance qualify cylinders (ultrasonic and hydro testing) move cylinders to different areas of the plant and load/unload cylinders from delivery trucks.

• Committed to the shared success of company policies including a proactive approach to safety and the thoughtful use of personal protective equipment.

• Foster a positive work atmosphere by communicating in a way that builds strong relationships with vendors co-workers and management.

• Stages cylinders in designated areas of the production plant for filling. These areas will be identified by the production team to ensure the most efficient and supportive workflow.

• Collaborates on loading and unloading all assigned company vehicles daily.

• Coordinates the placement of trucks and trailers within a designated area on company property.

• Transfers cylinders to and from ground storage as needed to support operations.

• Collaborates with production personnel in moving full cylinders from the fill area.

• Optimizes pure product as needed to ensure we meet our customers orders and expectations.

• Communicates any cylinder shortages to management to ensure team alignment.

• Inspects all cylinders for general condition and shares any discrepancies with the leadership team.

• Maintains equipment and shares maintenance requests with the Plant Manager in writing to ensure a safe environment.

• Supports the cleaning and care of the assigned work area.

• Reliable and predictable presence is a core part of our teams success and the support of your colleagues.

Are you a MATCH

Required Education

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Experience

• Ability to operate a fork-lift.

• Ability to observe and assess information received via computer.

• Ideally 3 years of industry experience

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Prior experience utilizing SAP.

• Intermediate knowledge of Google Suite Products.

• Analytical skills and a thorough understanding of how to leverage metrics and related tools to improve production efficiency and effectiveness.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Communication skills that ensure a smooth flow of information through clear speaking encouragement of open expression of ideas and active listening.

• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with others in various situations regardless of status or position. Values cultural diversity and establishes supportive working relationships.

• Demonstrated knowledge of addition subtraction multiplication and division in all units of measure using whole numbers fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate ratios and percent.

• Skilled verbal and written communication.

• Detail-oriented with the ability to complete handwritten compliance documentation neatly and accurately.

• Ability to transverse through manufacturing and/or office locations.

• Occasionally may be required to move up to 60 pounds or more with the aid of material handling equipment.

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to moving office/production machine parts.

• Minimal travel required.

• Requires both indoor & outdoor environments in various seasonal weather conditions. Ability to work in temperatures ranging from -10 to over 100 degrees.

Benefits

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 for eligible employees dependents and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.

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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