Production Operator II

Production Operator II

The Production Operator II contributes to safely managing the care of and filling gas products into liquid, medical, and high-pressure gas cylinders in alignment with federal, state, and local regulations and meeting the standard operating procedures of Airgas.

Supporting various operations in the plant, including monitoring equipment to fill industrial gas mixes, cryogenic gases, and medical gas products, and contributing to both level 1 & 2 activities.

Inspects cylinders prior to filling, following standard procedures as required by government, Airgas, and distributor standards.

Conducts a variety of safety checks per procedures, such as odor tests and checking caps and valves.

Evaluates products for purity and correct mixtures.

Manages the care of high-pressure, medical, and liquid cylinders.

Prepares high-pressure cylinders and cryogenic vessels for filling.

Attaches to the manifold and ensures the removal of all possible contaminants.

Fills cylinders by pressure and weight, per regulations and standards.

Assists with the loading and unloading of cylinders on and off pallets and tractor trailers.

Operates a forklift, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment.

Maintains accurate records to DOT, FDA, OSHA, and Airgas standards. Completes quality control sheets as required.

Is knowledgeable of safety protocols regarding various gases, sizes, and contents of cylinders by reading and interpreting cylinder labels and the color-coding of tanks.

Accurately labels cylinders.

Alignment with all government and company standards for safely handling hazardous materials/cylinder gases.

Maintains a neat, clean, and orderly plant appearance.

All employees are encouraged to support any reasonable work request that falls within the qualifications but not specifically described.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to complete training and achieve certifications for filling all cryogenic liquids and pure industrial gases.
• Ability to complete FDA, Food Grade, and CGMP Training and achieve certifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• HS Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of prior experience in related manufacturing operation; filling or loading experience preferred
• Strong background in gas, welding, and safety supply industry or chemical industry preferred
• Must be able to operate forklift and maintain appropriate forklift certifications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend material safety data sheets.
• Must be able to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.
• Strong level of attention to detail.
• Ability to add, subtracts, multiplies, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentages.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift.

The hourly base pay range for this position in California is $22.00 /hr. 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, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.