Production Operator - NCA

Qualified Operators are responsible for the safe and accurate filling of liquefied and high-pressure gas cylinders, including pure and multi-component gases. Operators must follow established quality and conformance specifications in compliance with DOT, FDA, industry, and company requirements to ensure product quality, safety, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.

• Inspect cylinders prior to filling, following standard operating procedures as required by industry standards and Keen Pre-Fill requirements; evacuation of cylinders to eliminate contaminants.
• Fill cylinders by pressure/temperature or gravimetrically per regulations, industry standards and company procedures.
• Ensure cylinders are properly prepared for shipping to include proper product labels per GHS standards, lot labeling, valve shrink wrapping, and quality certs as required.
• Complete production control records as required in a timely at the time of production.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area (i.e., manifold) to include proper disposal of dust, trash and any item which introduces a contaminant (i.e., oil, grease, hydrocarbon, food-based allergen) that may interact with the fill process or cylinders being filled.
• Performs other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

• Operator I: Liquefied Propane & Propylene
• Operator II: Liquefied Industrial (Ar, CO2, N2, and O2)
• Operator III: Level II and Liquefied Medical (CO2, N2, N2O and O2)
• Operator IV: Industrial/Medical High Pressure Automated and Manual Swing Arm Manifolds A - H
• Operator V: Industrial/Medical/VHP Pure Gases and Multicomponent Mixtures in Cylinders and Banks by Pressure Temperature or Gravimetrically on Manifolds J, K, R, W, X, Y
• Qualifications as Level I through Filler V are detailed in the Employee Training Matrix.

• Familiar with Keen, Industry (GAWDA), US Food and Drug Administration guidelines applicable to filling industrial, medical and specialty gases.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate and coordinate effectively across departments.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow safety rules, operating instructions, policies, and procedures in English.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Windows-based applications.

• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Complete required safety training and maintain applicable certifications.
• Safely operate equipment and report unsafe conditions, incidents, or hazards promptly.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work environment.
• Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 70 pounds, occasionally lift more with assistance.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, kneel, and crawl for extended periods.
• Comfort working in environments with exposure to loud noises, dust, fumes, or vibrations
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This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, the employee may be required to perform additional functions. Keen Compressed Gas reserves the right to revise our job descriptions at any time and assign other duties to this position.