Production Operator

Production Operator 1 (Open)

Location:

Memphis, TN (Fill Plant) – Filling industrial

Recruiter:
Tina Kratochwill / ti

• Work schedule:
  
  Monday – Friday.
• Test gas for purity using testing equipment.
• Inspect or test empty cylinders.
• Operate and monitor production equipment, including filling stations, compressors, pumps, and other machinery, supporting alignment with safety protocols and operating procedures.
• Perform routine quality control checks on products, including cylinder inspections, pressure verification, and leak detection.
• Load and unload cylinders and other materials using appropriate material handling equipment, such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Prepare cylinders for filling by visually inspecting, cleaning, and labeling them according to product specifications.
• Complete and maintain accurate production logs, inventory records, and other required documentation.
• Perform general housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Troubleshoot minor equipment malfunctions and report major issues to supervisors.
• Collaborate with team members to advance production goals and maintain efficient operations.

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and perform physical tasks, including bending, stooping, and standing for extended periods.
• Basic mathematical skills and ability to read and understand written instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to operate a forklift and become certified.
• 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.

• 0-2 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Prior experience with industrial gas production or cylinder handling.
• Prior forklift experience.

• Comprehensive family benefits:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability Insurance.
• Support for parents: 14-week paid childbirth benefit.
• Future security: 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.
• Other benefits include employee assistance program, pre‑tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, paid holidays for eligible full‑time employees, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents, and Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

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