Plant Operator

Location: Kingsport, TN – Filling industrial

About the role

Join our vibrant team at Airgas as a Plant Operator and play a vital role in our commitment to delivering excellence in industrial gases and related products. As a Plant Operator, you will be a steward of the safe and efficient operation of our production facility, including the filling of cylinders, to support excellent quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Care for and steward equipment within our production facility, including compressors, pumps, filling stations, and forklifts, to support a steady supply of industrial gases.
• Engage in routine inspections and maintenance contributions to keep equipment in excellent condition, noticing and building alignment on any needs promptly to help the team succeed.
• Safely support the flow and transport of cylinders, including filling and quality checks, prioritizing the well-being of the team and following safety guidelines.
• Operate equipment like a forklift to move materials and products within the facility safely and efficiently.
• Contribute to accurate and helpful records of equipment maintenance, cylinder tracking, and production activities to foster team transparency.
• Maintain a commitment to all safety protocols and procedures to foster a secure and supportive work environment for everyone.
• Participate in collaborative team meetings and safety initiatives to pioneer new ways of working together effectively.

Requirements

• Applicants should be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in plant operations, industrial maintenance, or a related field is preferred.
• Technical certification in industrial operations is a plus.
• Industrial gas experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and thoughtful organizational skills.
• A shared commitment to safety and following the protocols that keep our whole team secure.
• Comfort with operating a forklift safely and efficiently.
• Flexibility to work shifts and occasional extra hours when needed to support your teammates.

Benefits

• Comprehensive family benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Short-term and long-term disability, life, and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit.
• 14-week paid child birth benefit to support growing families.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Tuition assistance and discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents.
• Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty, and funeral/bereavement leave.
• Monthly plant incentive – potentially earn up to $4 more per hour.
• Benefits start after just 30 days of employment.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

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. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability, and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative, and make decisions. Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies, and services for industry and healthcare, present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees.