Plant Operator

Plant Operator (Open) Location: Elkhart, IN - Retail shop Job Description Summary Plant Operator supports the team by safely operating equipment for the handling and production of packaged gas cylinders. Responsibilities Load and unload gas cylinders onto route trucks and trailers using proper carts. Sort empty cylinders by type for organized workflow. Operate forklift truck to move cylinders on pallets. Understand hazards of gases, identify cylinder size, contents and color coding. Label cylinders accurately and handle high‑pressure, medical and liquid cylinders safely. Prepare high‑pressure cylinders and cryogenic vessels for filling; attach to manifold and evacuate to eliminate contaminants. Perform basic cylinder maintenance such as painting, labeling and cleaning. Inspect cylinders before filling per government, Airgas and distributor standards. Conduct safety checks: odor tests, caps and valves. Fill cylinders by pressure and weight, following regulations. Check cylinder quantities, styles and product, assist with inventory. Coordinate documentation for DOT, FDA, OSHA and Airgas standards. Complete quality control sheets as required. Uphold all government and company standards for safe handling of hazardous materials. Qualifications HS Diploma or equivalent (preferred). Experience in a manufacturing operation; filling or loading experience a plus. Familiarity with gas, welding, safety supply or chemical industry (valued). Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to read and comprehend material safety data sheets. Collaborative attitude; customer‑service skills. Self‑motivated and able to work in a fast‑paced environment. High attention to detail and precision. Basic math skills: adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing; understand rate, ratio and percentages. Ability to safely operate a forklift (training may be provided). Physical dexterity for walking, sitting, using hands; reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching as needed. Vision and sensory awareness to assure safety (close vision, color, peripheral, etc.). Ability to lift up to 60 lb and move up to 800 lb with material handling equipment. Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability Insurance. 14‑week paid child birth benefit. 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match. Tuition Assistance. Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick time. Early benefit start after 30 days of employment. Employee Assistance Program, pre‑tax commuter benefits, parental leave, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave. Equal Employment Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Accommodations If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the hiring process, please contact us by email at us‑View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr US11345-AIRGAS Airgas USA, LLC