Plant AssociateDry Ice

OSC
Plant Associate/Dry Ice
Saint Paul MN
$20/hr

The Plant Associate/Dry Ice is responsible for performing a combination of job duties associated with the dry ice production business. The position will safely fill dry ice bins and support the overall responsibilities of the plant with high efficiency and accuracy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Fill dry ice bins according to customer orders
• Conduct proper bin sanitary procedures
• Properly bar code and label bins in accordance with approved procedures
• Perform routine maintenance on various production equipment
• Maintain proper inventory of supplies to support dry ice production
• Maintain cleanliness of plant to ensure safety of all employees vendors and visitors

Other Responsibilities:

• Complete proper paperwork according to department procedures
• May perform cylinder maintenance (i.e. blast and paint cylinders valve installation etc.)
• May support in filling cylinders with numerous gases such as Nitrogen Oxygen Argon Helium etc.
• Complete cylinder paperwork according to shuttle deliveries
• May assist drivers with loading and preparing orders for the day
• Perform other job duties as assigned and fill in for other employees in their absence

Education Experience and Skills:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Mechanically inclined
• Basic knowledge of gases cryogenics i.e. pressure and compatibility is preferred
• Industry experience such as handling cylinders is desired
• Certified forklift operator is a plus
• Ability to make decisions based on facts and attain precise set limits
• Must have strong attention to detail
• Effective oral and written communication skills and basic customer service experience
• Must be organized have good reasoning skills math aptitude and time management skills

Equipment Used:

• Safety gear such as steeled toe boots safety glasses gloves hard hat/bump cap required safety clothing etc. when appropriate
• Pelletizer and Block Press
• Manual and automated band saw
• Company provided plant equipment such as two-wheel dollies liquid cart scanner air ratchet scraper paint sprayer pumping rack heat gun hand trucks chain hoist wrenches scales spray washer pressure gauges gas metering devices shot blaster test equipment etc.

Job Specifications/Requirements:
Ability to stand on your feet 7 to 8 hours a day with lots of walking twisting bending reaching pushing/pulling grasping sitting and repetitive motions. Ability to walk cylinders daily. Frequent lifting/carrying of 10-20lbs is required may at times lift up to 75lbs. Reoccurring pushing/pulling of 75lbs. Ability to work indoor/outdoor in moderately warm or cold conditions where high noise levels are possible.

The pay rate for this position is $20/hour.

Who isOSC
OSC is an industrial distribution company that has been providing solutions for our customers gas welding and automation needs since 1959. We are based in Minnesota with multiple locations that serve businesses within MN WI ND SD and IA. We have a unique culture that creates accountability and fosters engagement amongst our employees. All of us share consistent values of honesty and integrity that are exhibited through the companys core values.

Why Work for OSC!
Employees have the opportunity every day to directly impact the success of the business. This is felt through the employee culture.

OSC offers a comprehensive competitive benefits package from health insurance to employee fun and activities. Some of the unique benefit offerings include Retirement 401(k) Community Connection Health Benefits Wellness Program Career & Education Development Company Involvement and much more! Check us out at !

OSC is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race traits associated with race color religion gender age national origin disability military service protected veteran status genetic information sexual orientation gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. We are strongly committed to this policy and believe in the concept and spirit of the law.

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