Plant Associate/Dry Ice

OSC is an industrial distribution company providing gas, welding, and automation solutions since 1959, serving businesses in MN, WI, ND, SD, and IA.

About the role

The Plant Associate/Dry Ice is responsible for performing a combination of job duties associated with dry ice production, safely filling dry ice bins, and supporting overall plant responsibilities with high efficiency and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Fill dry ice bins according to customer orders
• Conduct proper bin sanitary procedures
• Properly bar code and label bins in accordance with approved procedures
• Perform routine maintenance on various production equipment
• Maintain proper inventory of supplies to support dry ice production
• Maintain cleanliness of plant to ensure safety of all employees, vendors, and visitors
• Complete proper paperwork according to department procedures
• Perform cylinder maintenance (e.g., blast and paint cylinders, valve installation)
• Support in filling cylinders with gases such as Nitrogen, Oxygen, Argon, Helium
• Complete cylinder paperwork according to shuttle deliveries
• Assist drivers with loading and preparing orders for the day
• Perform other job duties as assigned and fill in for other employees in their absence

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Mechanically inclined
• Basic knowledge of gases, cryogenics (e.g., pressure and compatibility) is preferred
• Industry experience such as handling cylinders is desired
• Certified forklift operator is a plus
• Ability to make decisions based on facts and attain precise set limits
• Strong attention to detail
• Effective oral and written communication skills and basic customer service experience
• Organized, with good reasoning skills, math aptitude, and time management skills
• Ability to stand on your feet 7 to 8 hours a day with lots of walking, twisting, bending, reaching, pushing/pulling, grasping, sitting, and repetitive motions
• Frequent lifting/carrying of 10-20 lbs; may at times lift up to 75 lbs
• Reoccurring pushing/pulling of 75 lbs
• Ability to work indoors/outdoors in moderately warm or cold conditions where high noise levels are possible

Equipment Used

• Safety gear (steel-toe boots, safety glasses, gloves, hard hat/bump cap, required safety clothing)
• Pelletizer and Block Press
• Manual and automated band saw
• Company-provided plant equipment (two-wheel dollies, liquid cart, scanner, air ratchet, scraper, paint sprayer, pumping rack, heat gun, hand trucks, chain hoist, wrenches, scales, spray washer, pressure gauges, gas metering devices, shot blaster, test equipment)

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package including health insurance
• Retirement – 401(k)
• Community Connection initiatives
• Wellness Program
• Career & Education Development opportunities
• Company Involvement and employee fun activities

Pay

$20/hour