Plant Operator

Location: West Allis, WI – Filling industrial

About the role

The Plant Operator is responsible for safely handling and filling gas products into liquid, medical, and high‑pressure gas cylinders in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as Airgas standard operating procedures. Key duties include:

• Loading and unloading cylinders on/off pallets, securing them with straps, and operating forklift and pallet jack equipment.
• Performing cylinder analyses and ensuring alignment with government and company standards.
• Calculating gas mixtures, documenting results, and verifying that mixtures can be safely made.
• Identifying and coordinating compatible cylinder and valve combinations.
• Operating control panels, valves, pressure gauges, and precision scales for gas mixtures.
• Maintaining accurate production records and up‑to‑date documentation.
• Upholding all safety procedures and regulations related to hazardous material handling.
• Contributing to team success as needed.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Adherence to Airgas safety programs, OSHA regulations, and related procedures.
• Minimum of 1 year of related technical experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using SAP or a similar ERP system.
• Intermediate knowledge of Google Workspace or Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong arithmetic skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, rate, ratio, and percent calculations.

Benefits

Airgas offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees and their families, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and pre‑tax commuter transportation benefit.
• Parental leave, including a 14‑week paid childbirth benefit.
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty, and funeral/bereavement leave.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement and discounted college tuition for eligible dependents.
• Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

About Airgas

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical, and specialty gases, as well as safety products, ammonia products, and process chemicals. With approximately 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability, and innovation. The company operates under the global Air Liquide brand, serving more than 4 million customers and patients across 60 countries.