Operator - Production II

About the role

We are hiring a Production Operator II in Sacramento, CA. The role involves safely filling and inspecting gas products into various cylinders, supporting operations, and maintaining high-pressure and medical cylinders.

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment to fill industrial gas mixes, cryogenic gases, and medical gas products.
• Inspect cylinders before filling, following government, Airgas, and distributor standards.
• Perform safety checks such as odor tests and check caps and valves.
• Support loading and unloading of cylinders on and off trucks.
• Operate forklifts and prepare cylinders for filling.
• Prepare and fill cylinders according to regulations and standards.
• Complete quality control sheets as required.
• Label cylinders accurately and maintain a clean, orderly plant.

Requirements

• Ability to complete training and achieve certifications for filling cryogenic liquids and pure industrial gases.
• Ability to complete FDA, Food Grade, and CGMP Training and achieve certifications.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of prior experience in related manufacturing operations, filling or loading experience preferred.
• Strong background in gas, welding, and safety supply industry or chemical industry preferred.
• Able to operate forklift and maintain appropriate forklift certifications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend material safety data sheets.
• Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Skills

• Knowledge of safety protocols regarding various gases, sizes, and contents of cylinders.
• Ability to read and interpret cylinder labels and color-coding of tanks.
• Maintain a neat, clean, and orderly plant appearance.

Benefits

Comprehensive family benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance. Support for parents with a 14-week paid child birth benefit. Future security with a 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time. Early access to benefits after 30 days of employment.

Pay

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, and market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Schedule

Shift: 2:00pm - 10:00pm

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Floating holidays.
• Jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave.
• Tuition assistance and scholarship programs.

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. Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability, and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative, and make decisions.

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, 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.