Production Operator

Position: Production Operator I
R Production Operator I (Open Date: 04/14/2026)

Location:

Brush Prairie, WA - Filling industrial

Hourly Rate: $22.00  Eligible to participate in monthly bonus plan    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
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* * diversity.# Airgas is Hiring for a Production Operator I in Brush Prairie, WA!#
* We are looking for you!
** Pay: $22.00/hr + Pay for Performance Bonus
* Comprehensive Family Benefits:
Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
* Support for Parents:
We offer up to 14-week paid child birth benefits to support growing families.
* Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
* Early Access:
Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment.##
** Recruiter:
Joel Figueroa |** **** **| Call / Text
** The Production Operator I supports the team with loading and unloading cylinders from inbound and outbound vehicles including company owned and common carrier. Assists with movement of all cylinders as coordinated with the team.
* Ensures any accident or injury is promptly reported.
* Safely operates forklift, hand-trucks, pallet-jacks, etc. to load/unload compressed and liquid industrial gas cylinders to and from delivery trucks to filling and storage areas.
* Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you foster positive relationships with vendors, co-workers and management.
* Stages cylinders in designated areas of 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 designated area on company property.
* Transfers cylinders to and from ground storage as needed.
* Assists production personnel in removing full cylinders from fill area.
* Down grade pure product as needed to ensure complete order fulfillment.
* Reports all cylinder shortages to management.
* Inspects all cylinders for general condition, reports all discrepancies to management.
* Maintains equipment and communicate requests to Plant Manager in writing.
* Contributes to cleaning and maintaining assigned area.
* Attends and participates in all safety meetings.
* Maintains and operates a clean, safe and orderly plant appearance.
* Report any equipment or facility defect(s) to supervisor.
* Consistent presence and punctuality is essential in this role. You are expected to adhere with all work shift schedules, unless otherwise prearranged with your direct manager.
* All employees are encouraged to perform any reasonable work request that aligns with your skills and potential but not specifically described.##                         ## ##
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* Required Qualifications:

*** Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace.##
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
* Must be able to operate forklift and maintain appropriate forklift certifications. Ability to work independently and under pressure to meet deadlines.
* Must be able to work flexible hours to meet customers’ needs and management expectations.
* Must be able to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.
* Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment. The hourly base pay range for this position in Washington is $22.00. 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.

** Benefits
* * We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our…