Production Associate; Hydrogen Filler

R Production Associate (Hydrogen Filler) (Open)

Location:

La Porte, TX - 11426 Fairmont Pkwy
- Retail shop

At Airgas, 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 Production Associate
- Hydrogen Filler in LaPorte, TX! We are looking for you!

• 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 a 14-week paid child birth benefit 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.

Rotating shifts as follows:
Wednesday
- Saturday 5:00 pm to 5:30 am Off:
Sunday
- Wednesday Thursday
- Saturday 5:00 pm to 5:30 am Off:
Sunday
- Tuesday

As a Production Associate Hydrogen Filler, you will fill high-pressure cylinders and tube trucks with hydrogen and helium, following compression temperature/pressure method. Operate and safely maintain equipment for pumping or repackaging gases into cylinders. Perform all required pre-fill and post-fill inspections and tests before cylinders are released. Ensure cylinders are adequately maintained – cylinders requiring maintenance or repair are removed from service until corrected.

Regularly inspect and maintain pumping apparatus and associated pressure gages and monitoring devices. Fill cylinders or containers to proper pressure or weight, whichever is appropriate. Ensure cylinder filling records are accurately maintained and that all required procedures are followed to comply with local, state, and federal regulations.

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must regularly lift to 25-75 pounds and move more than 125 pounds with the aid of material handling equipment.
• Ability to perform work during prolonged standing up to 8 hours; frequent bending, stooping, crouching, reaching, grasping, feeling, and repetitive motion also required.
• 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 documents and instructions.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed.

• Prior forklift experience
• Prior compressed gas cylinder filling experience

• 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
• 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 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…