Production Operator

About the role

• R10102355 Production Operator (Open)
• Location: Brush Prairie, WA - Filling industrial
• How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

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.

• Responsible for loading and unloading cylinders from inbound and outbound vehicles including company owned and common carriers. Assists with movement of all cylinders as directed by management.
• At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.
• We are looking for you!
• Pay: $22/hr.
• Schedule: Part-Time Monday-Friday, 1:00pm-5:00pm, 20 hours a week.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with vendors, co-workers and management.
• Stages cylinders in designated areas of the production plant for filling. These areas will be designated by production personnel and shall be areas that insure the least amount of handling.
• Loads and unloads all assigned 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 management.
• Inspects all cylinders for general condition, reports all discrepancies to management.
• Operates a forklift and other equipment as required to move material.
• Maintains equipment and communicates requests to Plant Manager in writing.
• Responsible for cleaning and maintaining the assigned area.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.

Required Education

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Required Length and Type of Experience

• Must be able to operate forklift in a safe manner and maintain appropriate forklift certifications.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's)

• Must be able to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.
• Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment.

Benefits

We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that 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 our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees' dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.
• Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.
• Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE
• At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.