Lead Production Operator

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. Air Liquide is present in 78 countries with approximately 64,500 associates globally.

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.

Actively leads and engages associates at the cylinder fill plant operations to ensure the highest levels of safety and efficient production of compressed gas products. This leader is personally committed to following all safety work rules and wearing all applicable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and ensures strict adherence to federal, state, and local regulations, as well as meeting Airgas Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

• Responsible for adherence to company policies including safety and the use of personal protective equipment.

• Leads shift of plant operators taking direction from Plant manager to fulfill cylinder requirements for area order fulfillment needs.

• Responsible for coordinating plant activities to obtain optimum efficiency and economy of operations for the maximization of production.

• Ensure route trucks or loaded efficiently bringing any product shortfalls to management's attention.

• Assists with the loading and unloading of cylinders on and off pallets and tractor trailers. Operates a forklift, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment.

• Follows and maintains all FDA, OSHA, EPA, DOT requirements and regulations that apply to compressed gases.

• Communicates frequently with the Plant Manager on production efficiencies, product availability, and inventory.

• Provides training for associates on loading/unloading operations and fill operations at the plant level.

• Completes quality control process and paperwork as required.

• Reports any equipment or facility defects to management immediately.

• Takes initiative to improve facilities (i.e. operations, reliability, and costs) while staying with a budget and communicating with Plant Manager.

• Fosters a conducive environment with a diversified team.

• Responsible for safety and safety practices of assigned personnel.

• Maintains neat, clean and orderly plant appearance.

• All employees are expected to perform any reasonable work request that falls within the qualifications but not specifically described.

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.

Required Length and Type of Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years at a Production Operator III or IV level including filling all low/high pressure and mixture filling.

• Strong background in gas, welding and safety supply industry or chemical industry.

• Completion of training and certifications for filling all cryogenic liquids as well as all pure industrial gases.

• Must demonstrate the ability to accurately fill mixed gases within +-2%.

• Must be able to analyze completed products utilizing applicable analytical equipment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's):

• Must be proficient in operation of forklift and maintain appropriate forklift certifications.

• Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.

• Demonstrates a clear and effective speaking manner for the purpose of explaining information to customers and employees.

• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment and operate in a drug-free workplace.

The hourly base pay range for this position in California is $$29.00 - $32.00. Please note that the hourly base pay information is a general guideline only. Airgas considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

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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, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees.

We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children, including 14 weeks of paid child birth benefit for birth mothers on leave, as well as paid parental leave benefits for other associates.

Additionally, we offer our employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees' dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

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Your differences enhance our performance

At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Please click here to view the EEO Know Your Rights poster and here to view the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination poster. Airgas, an Air Liquide Company invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company's written Affirmative Action Plan or Policy Statement. This plan or policy statement is available for inspection upon request.

Airgas, an Air Liquide Company and its group of companies 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. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com.

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