Production Operator

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

Location:

Brush Prairie, WA - Filling industrial

Hourly Rate: $22.00 per hour. 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, customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

• Pay: $22.00/hr + Pay for Performance Bonus
• Comprehensive Family Benefits:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• Support for Parents: up to 14-week paid child birth benefits.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Early Access: benefits start after just 30 days of employment.

• Supports the team with loading and unloading cylinders from inbound and outbound vehicles.
• 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 communicating to foster positive relationships with vendors, co‑workers and management.
• Stages cylinders in designated areas of production plant for filling.
• 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 discrepancies.
• Maintains equipment and communicates 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.
• Reports any equipment or facility defect to supervisor.
• Consistent presence and punctuality is essential in this role.
• All employees are encouraged to perform any reasonable work request that aligns with their skills and potential but not specifically described.

• Must be able to operate in a drug‑free workplace.

• 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.

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, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Airgas 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‑ac