Plant Operator; NIGHT

Plant Operator (NIGHT) – Airgas

Job : R (Open)

Location:

Augusta, GA – Laney Walker Blvd. – Filling industrial – Dry‑ice

Shift Time: 7pm–7am

Pay: $22–24 per hour

• Loads and package dry ice on a daily basis in accordance with quality standards. Knows and complies with all safety and quality policies and procedures.
• Clean‑up functions including, but not limited to, sweeping, washing, painting, trash removal and pick‑up.
• Other duties as required:
  This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of this position. Incumbents are expected to follow any other reasonable instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.
• Experience:
  
  One (1) year experience in a production/manufacturing environment.
• Mathematical skills:
  Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute rate, ratio, commissions, proportions, and percents.
• Knowledge, skills, & abilities:
  Able to read and write. Able to understand and follow the direction of supervisors.

Must be in good physical condition. The essential job function requires routine lifting and manipulation of dry ice blocks ranging in weight from 5–60 pounds each. Work may require standing, stooping, crouching, or bending. Shift work required.

Unconditioned work space (warm in summer, cool in winter). Hazards require the use of personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes). Dry ice is extremely cold; gloves are required when directly handling dry ice. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. Able to function safely in a noisy environment with safe, but elevated, levels of CO₂ vapor present in the facility.

Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans; vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full‑time employees; a progressive parental leave package; a 401(k) plan with company matching funds; tuition reimbursement; discounted college tuition for employees’ dependents; and an Airgas Scholarship Program.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. Airgas is committed to building a workplace that embraces diversity and supports all associates.

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, 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. With 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation.

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 does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you are a person with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at us‑ac

Employment Type:

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing – Chemical Manufacturing