Production Operator I (Nightshift)

About the role

The Production Operator manually and/or with the aid of material handling equipment moves industrial gas cylinders to different areas of the plant and loads/unloads cylinders from delivery trucks.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to and assure compliance with the Code of Conduct/Handbook, policies and procedures and all applicable rules, regulations and standards.
• Lead within the Airgas culture – putting safety first.
• 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 filling 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.
• Identify and sort cylinders for efficient refilling and handling.
• Notify supervisor if normal truck loading duties cannot be accomplished for any reason.
• Replace pallet straps as necessary.
• Complete load sheets accurately and distribute to drivers at the end of shift.
• Report any equipment or facility defect(s) to supervisor.
• Ensure any accident or injury is promptly reported.
• Perform cylinder cleaning, painting and general maintenance when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one (1) year related experience and/or training preferred.
• Forklift certification required.
• Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Customer service oriented and able to interact with the public in a professional manner.
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet customer needs and management expectations.
• 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive family benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Support for parents: up to 14‑week paid child‑birth benefits.
• Future security: 401(k) retirement plan with company match, tuition assistance, paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Early access: benefits start after just 30 days of employment.
• Additional benefits: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre‑tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, paid holidays for eligible full‑time employees.
• 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

Schedule

Schedule: 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, Monday through Friday.