Production Operator I

About the role

We are hiring a Production Operator I in Phoenix, AZ. Airgas offers comprehensive family benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance. Our benefits start after 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform cylinder cleaning, painting, and general maintenance regularly.
• Identify and sort cylinders for efficient retesting and handling.
• Safely operate forklift, hand-truck, pallet-jack, chain hoist, etc. to load/unload compressed and liquid industrial gas cylinders to and from delivery trucks to testing and storage areas.
• May load cylinders onto vehicles manually or with the aid of material handling equipment.
• Transfer plant cylinders to different areas within the facility using a forklift.
• Notify the supervisor if normal truck loading duties cannot be accomplished for any reason.
• Replace pallet straps as necessary.
• Complete required paperwork accurately and as needed.
• Report any equipment or facility defect(s) to supervisor.
• Ensure any accident or injury is promptly reported.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• Customer service oriented and able to interact with fellow Associates in a professional manner.
• Efficient in a fast-paced environment with good organizational skills.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally move up to 125 pounds with the aid of material handling equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, MSDS, and procedure manuals.
• Possess basic mathematic and written skills.
• Valid employment authorization in the U.S. and not requiring visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year related experience and/or training preferred.
• Prior Forklift Experience Is Preferred.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees. Additionally, we offer a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

Work Environment

The work environment is usually loud and involves varying weather conditions and a non-conditioned industrial environment.

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. We foster 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

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.