Cylinder Operator ; Union
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Manufacturing / Production
Forklift Operator, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Material Handler, Machine Operator
R Cylinder Operator I (Union) (Open)
Location:
Kapolei, HI
- Filling industrial
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Airgas is Hiring for a Cylinder Operator I in Kapolei, HI!
We are looking for you!
- Pay Range: $28.56 Cylinder Operator I (Union)
- Shift Time:
Monday
- Friday, Morning shift, Full-time - 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 Level I Operator will manually and/or with the aid of material handling equipment move industrial gas cylinders to different areas of the plant and loads/unloads cylinders from delivery trucks.
- Safely operate forklift, hand-truck, pallet-jack, chain hoist, etc. to load/unload compressed industrial gas, liquid cylinders to and from delivery trucks to filling and storage areas.
- May load cylinders onto vehicles manually or with the aid of material handling equipment.
- Transfer plant cylinders to different areas within the facility using a forklift.
- Performs cylinder maintenance such as valving, de-valving, and shot blasting
- Perform cylinder cleaning, painting and maintenance as needed
- Identify and sort cylinders for efficient refilling and handling.
- Notify foreman or manager if normal truck loading duties cannot be accomplished for any reason.
- Replace pallet straps as necessary.
- Comply with all company safety policies and procedures.
- Attend safety meetings.
- Complete load sheets accurately and distribute to drivers at the end of shift.
- Maintain a clean, safe and orderly plant appearance.
- Report any equipment or facility defect(s) to foreman or manager.
- Comply with all Airgas safety rules and company policies.
- Ensure any accident or injury is promptly reported.
- Wear proper PPE in work area at all time.
- Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace.
Required Qualifications:
- Prior forklift operating experience is necessary, certification preferred.
- Able to perform heavy physical work - routinely pushing pulling more than 125 lbs with prolonged standing.
- Must be able to work occasional overtime to meet operational deadlines.
- High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification in industrial operations is a plus.
- Previous experience in plant operations, industrial maintenance, or a related field is preferred.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot equipment issues.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Commitment to safety and adherence to safety protocols.
- Ability to operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Flexibility to work shifts and overtime as needed.
- Must be punctual and comply with shift schedule.
- Pre-employment and random drug testing applies.
The hourly base pay range for this position in Hawaii is $28.56/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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Benefits
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…
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