Filler

About the role

As a Plant Operator at our Fort Wayne, IN retail shop, you will support the team by safely operating equipment for the handling and production of packaged gas cylinders, including both high-pressure and liquefied gases. This role contributes to a diverse and inclusive workplace that values unique perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload gas cylinders and other products onto and off route trucks and trailers using proper carts.
• Sort empty cylinders by type to maintain an organized workflow.
• Roll cylinders and operate a forklift for moving cylinders on pallets.
• Develop an understanding of gas hazards, cylinder sizes, and contents by interpreting labels and color-coding.
• Accurately label cylinders and safely handle high-pressure, medical, and liquid cylinders.
• Prepare high-pressure cylinders and cryogenic vessels for filling, including attaching to manifolds and evacuating cylinders to eliminate contaminants.
• Perform basic cylinder maintenance such as painting, labeling, and cleaning the work area.
• Inspect cylinders prior to filling, adhering to government, Airgas, and distributor standards.
• Conduct safety checks, including odor tests and checking caps and valves.
• Fill cylinders by pressure and weight, following regulations and standards.
• Check cylinder quantities, styles, and product, and assist with inventory.
• Coordinate documentation to meet DOT, FDA, OSHA, and Airgas standards.
• Complete quality control sheets as required.
• Uphold all government and company standards for the safe handling of hazardous materials and cylinder gases.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required).
• Experience in a manufacturing operation, particularly filling or loading, is a plus.
• Familiarity with the gas, welding, safety supply, or chemical industry is valued.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for team alignment.
• Ability to read and comprehend material safety data sheets to maintain a secure environment.
• Enjoys collaborating with diverse teams and perspectives.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail and precision.
• Comfortable with basic calculations (adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing) in all units of measure.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentages.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift (training may be provided).

Qualifications

• Physical dexterity to navigate the plant floor, including walking, sitting, reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.
• Specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus.
• Regular physical coordination to stand, bend, stoop, reach, and grasp.
• Ability to communicate and hear effectively within the facility.
• Sensory awareness to detect environmental cues, such as smelling or hearing gas leaks.
• Occasional fine motor tasks or computer entry.
• Capacity to regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds and move up to 800 pounds with material handling equipment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• 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.
• Paid holidays for eligible full-time employees.
• 401k plan with company matching funds.
• Tuition reimbursement and discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents.
• Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

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. We are also one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products and ammonia products and process chemicals. With 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability, and innovation. Our team is empowered to share ideas, take initiative, and make decisions. Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a global leader in gases, technologies, and services for industry and healthcare, serving over 4 million customers and patients in 60 countries.