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Production Operator II

Airgas


Job Location:

Salinas, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 25 - 26
Posted: 21 August 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

RProduction Operator II (Open)

Location:

Salinas CA - Filling industrial

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees our customers patients community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.

At Airgas we RESPECT HONOR and VALUE diversity.

Airgas is Hiring for a Production Operator II in Salinas CA!

We are looking for you!

  • Pay: $25.00 /hr. - $26.00 /hr.

  • 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 up to 14-week paid child birth benefits 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.

As a Production Operator II you will work collaboratively to safely and efficiently carry out daily plant operations including filling inspecting and analyzing industrial cryogenic and medical gas this role you will maintain alignment with safety DOT FDA and OSHA standards while sustaining high product quality working safely with hazardous materials and supporting daily warehouse operations.

  • Collaborating across plant operations including monitoring equipment to fill industrial gas mixes cryogenic gases and medical gas products fulfilling both level 1 & 2 duties.

  • Inspects cylinders prior to filling following established procedures as guided by government Airgas and distributor standards. Conducts a variety of safety checks per procedures such as odor tests and checking caps and valves.

  • Analyzes products to ensure high quality purity and correct mixtures.

  • Works safely with high-pressure medical and liquid cylinders. Prepares high-pressure cylinders and cryogenic vessels for filling. Connects equipment to the manifold and evacuates cylinders to ensure standard purity.

  • Fills cylinders by pressure and weight adhering to regulations and standards.

  • Supports the loading and unloading of cylinders on and off pallets and tractor trailers. Operates a forklift pallet jack and other warehouse equipment.

  • Coordinates documentation according to DOT FDA OSHA and Airgas standards. Completes quality control sheets accurately.

  • Maintains clear awareness of hazards related to various gases sizes and contents of cylinders by reading and interpreting cylinder labels and tank color-coding. Accurately labels cylinders.

  • Upholds all government and company safety standards for working with hazardous materials/cylinder gases.

  • Contributes to maintaining a safe clean and orderly plant environment.

  • All employees are expected to perform any reasonable work request that falls within the qualifications but not specifically described.

Are you a MATCH

Required Qualifications:
  • Must be able to work in a drug-free environment

  • Be able to regularly lift 75lbs and move more than 125lbs with the aid of material handling equipment

Preferred Qualifications:
  • 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 $25.00 - $26.00. 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 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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Distributor of industrial, medical and specialty gases as well as a product line of safety products, welding equipment, specialty tools, and MRO products.

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