Plant Operator l

Location: North Hollywood, CA - Coldwater - Retail shop

About the role

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.

The Gas Cylinder Operator I will contribute to the cylinder requalification and repair process, moving industrial gas cylinders with care and precision or with the aid of material handling equipment to different areas of the plant and assisting with loading/unloading cylinders from delivery trucks. Perform cylinder cleaning and general maintenance regularly to maintain our high standards. Identify and sort cylinders to foster efficient retesting and handling.

• Champion the safe operation of forklifts, hand-trucks, pallet-jacks, chain hoists, etc., to move compressed and liquid industrial gas cylinders between delivery trucks, testing, and storage areas.
• Load cylinders onto vehicles with care or with the aid of material handling equipment.
• Transfer plant cylinders to different areas within the facility using a forklift.
• Collaborate with the supervisor if normal truck loading duties cannot be accomplished for any reason to find a solution.
• Replace pallet straps as necessary to maintain a tidy workspace.
• Complete required paperwork with attention to detail and as needed.
• Communicate any equipment or facility defect(s) to the supervisor to help maintain our shared environment.
• Help keep the team safe by ensuring any accident or injury is promptly reported.

Requirements

• Must be customer service oriented and able to interact with fellow Associates in a professional manner.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and be detail-oriented with good organizational skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, MSDS, and procedure manuals.
• Possess basic mathematic and written skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year related experience and/or training preferred.

Pay

The hourly base pay range for this position in California is $20.00 - $24.50.

Schedule

Shift: 12:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Up to 14-week paid child birth benefits to support growing families.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit.
• Parental leave, floating holidays, jury duty, and funeral/bereavement leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

Benefits start after just 30 days of employment. Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine eligibility for some or all benefits.

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, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.