Plant Operator

R Plant Operator (Open)

Location:

Portsmouth, VA - Filling industrial

Airgas is hiring for a Plant Operator in Portsmouth, VA!

At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stake holders and cultures across the world.
*** We are looking for you!
**** Work Schedule - Monday - Friday 6:00am-2:30pm
* Referral Bonus
** Recruiter:
** Jacob (Jac) Phone:  Call Or Text
** Join our dynamic team at Airgas as a Plant Operator and play a vital role in our commitment to delivering excellence in industrial gasses and related products. As a Plant Operator, you'll be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of our production facility, including the filling of cylinders, to ensure the highest quality standards are met.
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* Job Duties:

*** Operate and maintain equipment within our production facility, including compressors, pumps, filling stations, and forklifts, to ensure a steady supply of industrial gases.
* Perform routine inspections and maintenance tasks to ensure equipment is in optimal condition, identifying and addressing any issues promptly.
* Safely handle and transport cylinders, including filling and quality checks, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
* Operate a forklift to move materials and products within the facility safely.
* Maintain accurate records of equipment maintenance, cylinder tracking, and production activities.
* Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a secure work environment.
* Participate in safety meetings and training sessions to enhance your knowledge and skills.##                         ##
* 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.
* Flexibility to work shifts and overtime as needed.

** Benefits
* * We care about and support all Airgas associates. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees. We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children.

Additionally, we offer our employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program.

** Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE
** 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 opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

** About Airgas
** Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation.

Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions. Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60…