Plant Operator

R Plant Operator (Open)

Location:

Concord, NC (ASP) - Ammonia production & filling

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.

Airgas is Hiring for a Cylinder Loader, Concord, NC! We are looking for you!

Handling of High Pressure Cylinders Perform All Ultrasonic Examination functions

• Loading and unloading cylinders onto and off trucks, ensuring all actions meet federal, state, and local regulations as well as Airgas safety procedures.
• Preparing outbound shipments for delivery trucks, adhering to all governmental, Airgas, and distributor standards. This includes verifying truck inventory, inspecting, and replacing straps on cylinder pallets, and reporting on the daily status of shipments.
• Coordinating and organizing various gases and cylinder sizes onto pallets to minimize the load size footprint.
• Sorting incoming empty cylinders into their correct size and gas groups as necessary.
• Maintaining a safe work environment by understanding the hazards associated with various gases, cylinder sizes, and contents, which requires reading and interpreting cylinder labels and color-coding.
• Safely operating warehouse/material-handing equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to perform heavy work – routinely lifts 25 - 75 lbs., and occasionally lifts 76 to greater than 100 lbs.
• Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not open for non-immigrant visa sponsorship.
• Ability to read and comprehend all written and computer generated documentation.
• Must be able to drive a forklift.

• Prior forklift experience.
• Prior loading and unloading.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• 14-week paid child birth benefit.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Paid Holidays.
• Vacation.
• Sick time.
• Early access: benefits start after just 30 days of employment.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit.
• Parental leave.
• Floating holidays.
• Jury duty leave.
• Funeral/bereavement leave.
• Paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.
• 401k plan with company matching funds.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents.
• Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic.

We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

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 e-mail at us-ac

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…