Lead Plant Operator (Cylinder Loader/Filler)

About the role

We are hiring a Lead Plant Operator in Ankeny, IA for the role of Cylinder Loader/Filler. The position involves handling and filling gas products into various types of cylinders, adhering to federal, state, and local regulations, and maintaining standard operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs cylinder analyses and ensures alignment with government and company standards.
• Calculates gas mixtures to achieve quality standard goals and documents results.
• Selects cylinders and valve combinations to ensure compatibility with the mix and compliance.
• Partners with team members in operating control panels, valves, and pressure gauges to accurately measure gas mixtures.
• Delivers thoughtful service to customers by meeting all special product requests.
• Completes all necessary documentation to accurately record all production actions.
• Safeguards the safety of the production of cylinder gases by supporting all safety standards and assisting with internal audits.
• Takes care in evaluating cylinders before filling, following standard procedures as required by government, Airgas, and distributor standards.
• Safely operates a forklift, pallet jack, and other warehouse/material-handling equipment.
• Loads/unloads cylinders on/off pallets, ensuring they are strapped in.
• Contributes to other team priorities as needed.

Requirements

• A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• One year of related technical experience.
• Intermediate knowledge of Google Suite or Microsoft Office applications.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic arithmetic operations.
• Lives by Airgas safety programs, OSHA, and all related rules, regulations, and procedures applicable to this position's responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• One year of related technical experience.
• In lieu of specific industry experience, may accept an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Intermediate knowledge of Google Suite or Microsoft Office applications.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic arithmetic operations.
• Lives by Airgas safety programs, OSHA, and all related rules, regulations, and procedures applicable to this position's responsibilities.

Skills

• Intermediate knowledge of Google Suite or Microsoft Office applications.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic arithmetic operations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive family benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Up to 14-week paid child birth benefits.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.
• Tuition assistance.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Early access to benefits after 30 days of employment.