Operations Expeditor; Night

R Operations Expediter (Night) (Open)

Location:

Star, MS - Dry-ice logistics

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 an Operations Expediter in Star, MS We are looking for you!

Schedule:

7:00 pm- 7:00 am

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.

As the Operations Expediter (Site Yard Supervisor), you will support and oversee the daily operations of our distribution and plant yard activities—including ADI driver activity, vehicle loading/unloading, vendor operations, site security, safety compliance, and asset management. Working closely with the Distribution Branch Manager and Plant Manager, you will partner across teams to foster an efficient, safe environment while ensuring equipment maintenance and assets meet Airgas standards and regulatory requirements.

• Support and guide daily operational functions in the manufacturing yard, including safe motor vehicle execution, loading/unloading of assets, site security, and facility support activities.
• Supervise and balance transportation and vendor schedules to nurture safe traffic flow and ensure alignment with Airgas policies, SOPs, and safety standards.
• Build active hourly partnerships with Production to streamline floor operations, communicate order status and safety metrics, and prevent backlogs in shipping/receiving.
• Collaborate on workforce planning, shift scheduling, and coverage for loading and unloading personnel.
• Track on-site assets (trailers and boxes) to nurture availability and support continuous operational flow.
• Conduct quality assurance verification during loading and offloading to ensure assets meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Identify safety hazards, equipment deficiencies, and facility issues, advancing corrective and preventative solutions.
• Coordinate vehicle and trailer maintenance planning, scheduling, and execution in partnership with plant leadership.
• Maintain full compliance with OSHA regulations, Airgas safety policies, environmental requirements, and support continuous improvement initiatives for safety, reliability, and loading efficiency.
• Ensure timely, accurate data entry for inspections and compliance documentation while participating in audits and special projects as directed.
• Operate material handling equipment (including forklifts) on an occasional basis as required, and offer on-call guidance as needed for operational or safety-related issues.

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, nights, and holidays.

Likely working 4 - twelve hours shifts, per week (Subject to change)

• Able to talk, hear, walk, sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel or crouch
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus objects.

Education & Experience:

A High School diploma combined with extensive experience, specifically including three (3) years of supervising 10+ production workers in an industrial setting.

Leadership & Discipline:

Strong decision-making skills to enforce company policies, plant procedures, and discipline staff in a fair, professional manner.

Familiarity with OSHA regulations and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean/Six Sigma) Administration & Communication:

Very good written/verbal communication for basic reports, plus organizational skills…