Plant Operator (Cylinder Filler/Loader)

About the role

We are hiring a Plant Operator (Cylinder Filler/Loader) in Davenport, IA. The ideal candidate will handle and fill gas products into various cylinders, operate forklifts, and ensure compliance with safety standards and company procedures.

Responsibilities

• Safely handle and fill gas products into liquid, medical, and high-pressure gas cylinders
• Meet safety standards during loading and unloading of cylinder gases
• Perform cylinder analyses and support alignment with government and company standards
• Calculate gas mixtures to maintain quality standards and document results
• Identify and coordinate cylinder and valve combinations to ensure compatibility with the mix and compliance
• Operate control panels with a precision-oriented approach to gas mixtures
• Complete all meaningful records to accurately capture production actions
• Uphold and promote company procedures and government regulations regarding the safe handling of hazardous materials
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse/material-handling equipment
• Load/unload cylinders on/off pallets, ensuring they are strapped in
• Contribute to team success as needed

Requirements

• High school degree or GED required
• Mechanical aptitude
• Lives by Airgas safety programs, OSHA, and related rules, regulations, and procedures
• A minimum of 1 year of related technical experience
• In lieu of specific industry experience, may accept an equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience utilizing SAP or similar ERP system
• Intermediate knowledge of Google Suite or Microsoft Office applications
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic math operations in all units of measure

Benefits

Comprehensive family benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance. Support for parents with a 14-week paid child birth benefit. Future security with a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, tuition assistance, paid holidays, vacation, and sick time. Additional perks include early access to benefits, paid holidays, and a range of other benefits for eligible full-time employees.

Company Culture

At Airgas, we embrace diversity and foster a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability, and innovation. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that respects and values the unique perspectives of our employees, customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and 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 does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities and provides reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment opportunities.