Plant Operator

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? 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 Bloomington, IL!

We are looking for you!

Pay: $28.50 /hr.

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

The Plant Operator supports site operations by safely repackaging, filling, and handling compressed and liquefied gas cylinders in compliance with company, state, and federal standards.

Safely operate warehouse equipment (forklift, pallet jack, hand truck, lift gate) to transport, load, and organize cylinder inventory.

Fill gas cylinders and cryogenic containers to required pressures or platform scale weights with precision.

Conduct pre-fill and post-fill inspections, including surface defect checks (dents, cracks, burns), CGA valve connections, pressure relief devices, and leak tests.

Evacuate residual gas via manifold systems and inspect/replace labels to ensure regulatory compliance.

Quarantine damaged or defective cylinders needing maintenance or re-testing.

Regularly inspect and assist in maintaining pumping apparatus, pressure gauges, and monitoring equipment.

Maintain accurate filling, measurement, and inventory tracking records.

Conduct routine plant walkthroughs, maintain an organized facility, and promptly escalating safety concerns to leadership.

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Are you a MATCH?

• Applicants should be 18 years of age or older

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in plant operations, industrial maintenance, or a related field is preferred.
• Technical certification in industrial operations is a plus.
• Industrial Gas Experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and thoughtful organizational skills.
• A shared commitment to safety and following the protocols that keep our whole team secure.
• Comfort with operating a forklift safely and efficiently .
• Flexibility to work shifts and occasional extra hours when needed to support your teammates.

The hourly base pay range for this position in Illinois is $28.50/hr 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, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.

Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition…