Plant Operator

About the role

As a Plant Operator, you will contribute to site operations through the production and repackaging of compressed and liquefied gas, including:

• Loading cylinders or containers on vehicles using hand truck or lift gate and recording type and quantity of cylinders
• Examining returned cylinders for surface defects such as dents, cracks, and burns and moving cylinders to designated work area
• Removing cylinder caps (when appropriate), inspecting valves for correct CGA connection and pressure relief device, and connecting cylinders to manifold
• Opening valves to first draw off residual gas and then evacuate cylinders
• Inspecting cylinder labels to ensure they are correct for the service intended, legible, and legally compliant with current federal requirements; replacing inappropriate labels when detected
• Filling cylinders in accordance with specific guidelines either by pressure or weight, as appropriate
• Weighing cylinders filled with liquid products on platform scale and recording weight
• Testing cylinders for leaks by brushing or spraying chemical solution around valve
• Recording all necessary documentation and setting a cylinder aside for settled pressure checks
• Moving cylinders to the area designated for full cylinders, out-of-test cylinders, or repair, as appropriate
• Safely operating and maintaining equipment for pumping or repackaging gases into cylinders
• Completing pre-fill and post-fill inspections and tests before cylinders are released
• Ensuring cylinders are adequately maintained; removing cylinders requiring maintenance or repair from service until corrected
• Regularly inspecting and supporting the upkeep of pumping apparatus and associated pressure gages and monitoring devices
• Accurately filling cylinders or containers to proper pressure or weight
• Maintaining accurate cylinder filling records and ensuring procedures comply with local, state, and federal regulations
• Promptly communicating any accident or injury to leadership to foster a safe work environment
• Partnering with the plant team to conduct routine checks for safe and efficient operations
• Operating a forklift, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment
• Maintaining a neat, clean, and orderly plant environment
• Applying practical math skills to support operational calculations
• Assisting with loading and unloading trucks and/or trailers when required
• Supporting inventory efforts, general housekeeping, and helping customers when necessary

Requirements

• Applicants must 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 the team secure
• Comfort with operating a forklift safely and efficiently
• Flexibility to work shifts and occasional extra hours when needed to support teammates

Benefits

• 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
• Up to 14-week paid childbirth benefits
• Vacation, sick time, and floating holidays
• Jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave
• Paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees
• 401(k) plan with company matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement and discounted college tuition for eligible dependents
• Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children