Plant Operator

About the role

We are hiring a Plant Operator in Atlanta, GA. The position is open and requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with previous experience in plant operations, industrial maintenance, or a related field preferred. The ideal candidate should have experience operating a forklift and a commitment to safety.

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.
• 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.
• Previous experience in plant operations, industrial maintenance, or a related field is preferred.
• A 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.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Skills

• Experience operating a forklift.
• Attention to detail.
• Organizational skills.
• Commitment to safety.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Family Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Support for Parents: 14-week paid child birth benefit.
• Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Early Access: Benefits start after 30 days of employment.

Pay

$15.00 per hour + potential additional pay of up to $4 per hour based on performance.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 6am - 2:30pm.

Benefits

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit.
• Paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.
• Discounted college tuition for eligible employees' dependents.
• Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

About Airgas

As a subsidiary of Air Liquide, Airgas 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, empowering associates 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.

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