Plant Operator

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. At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity. Airgas is Hiring for a Plant Operator in Ankeny, IA! We are looking for you!

• The Plant Operator will be responsible for safely handling and filling gas products into liquid, medical and high pressure gas cylinders in compliance with federal, state, local regulations, and meeting the standard operating procedures of Airgas.
• The Loader will also be responsible for meeting all safety standards in the loading and unloading of cylinder gases per Airgas procedures.
• Performs cylinder analyses & supports alignment with government and company standards.
• Calculates gas mixtures to contribute to quality standards and documents results.
• Ensures that a mixture can be safely made.
• Identifies and coordinates cylinder and valve combinations to ensure compatibility with the mix and compliance.
• Operates control panels, containing valves and pressure gauges, and scales with a precision-oriented approach to gas mixtures.
• Completes all meaningful records to accurately capture all production actions.
• Upholds and promotes company procedures and government regulations relating to the safe handling of hazardous materials.
• Safely operates a forklift, pallet jack and other warehouse/material-handling equipment.
• Loads/unloads cylinders on/off pallets; ensuring they are strapped in.
• Contributing to team success as needed.

• High school degree or GED required.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Lives by Airgas safety programs, OSHA, and all related rules, regulations, procedures which are applicable to this position's responsibilities.
• A minimum of 1 year of related technical experience.
• In lieu of specific industry experience, may accept an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Prior experience utilizing SAP or similar ERP system preferred.
• Intermediate knowledge of Google Suite or Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated knowledge of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratios, and percent.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• AD&D
• Disability Insurance
• Support for Parents:
  We offer a 14-week paid child birth benefit to support growing families.
• Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation
• Sick time
• Early Access:
  Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment.

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. 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. 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. Join us for a stimulating experience:
At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products…