Production Operator I

About the role

Airgas is hiring for a Production Operator I in Spokane, WA. The production operator contributes to loading and unloading cylinders from inbound and outbound vehicles including company owned and common carriers. Assists with movement of all cylinders as directed by the team and leadership. Contributes to adherence to company policies including safety and the use of personal protective equipment. Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you build alignment and positive relationships with vendors, co-workers, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Stages cylinders in designated areas of the production plant for filling. These areas will be designated by production personnel and shall be areas that ensure the least amount of handling.
• Loads and unloads our fleet of company vehicles daily.
• Spot trucks and trailers within a designated area on company property.
• Transfers cylinders to and from ground storage as needed.
• Assists production personnel in removing full cylinders from the fill area.
• Reports all cylinder shortages to leadership.
• Inspects all cylinders for general condition, reports all discrepancies to leadership.
• Operates a forklift and other equipment as needed to support material flow.
• Maintains equipment and communicates requests to Plant Manager in writing.
• Contributes to cleaning and maintaining the assigned area.
• Regular and predictable attendance is a core part of our team's success in this position.
• Airgas associates are expected to act with care, adapt to our environment and engage to trust and grow - core tenets within the Be, Act, Engage framework of employee performance.
• All employees are expected to support the team with various tasks that fall within the qualifications but not specifically described.

Required Qualifications

• Must be able to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to work occasional overtime to meet the production schedules.
• Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment.
• May be exposed to noise or vibrations, hazards, potential explosives, burns electrical or other fumes, mist, dust, odors or gas.
• Will be around moving machinery and equipment on uneven ground with varying conditions and layouts.
• Must be able to work outdoors in temperatures ranging from -10 to over 110 degrees.
• Ability to perform very heavy work, routinely lift, push, pull, carry 50+ pounds and occasionally lift 76 to greater than 100 pounds.
• May occasionally stoop, bend, couch, crawl, twist, kneel or squat up to 33% of the day.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Must be able to operate forklift in a safe manner and maintain appropriate forklift certifications.

Pay & Schedule

• Pay: $21.50/hr + $1.50 Shift Differential
• Shift: 10:00 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• 14-week paid child birth benefit to support growing families
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time
• Benefits start after just 30 days of employment
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit
• Parental leave
• Floating holidays
• Jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave
• Discounted college tuition for eligible employees' dependents
• Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children