Production Operator III

R Production Operator III (Open)

Location:

Sacramento, CA (Plant) - Acetylene production & filling

Airgas is Hiring for a Production Operator III in Sacramento, CA!
**** At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world****.
******* We are looking for you !**** $23.50 + Pay for Performance Bonus The Plant Operator III will be responsible for safely handling and filling gas products into liquid, medical and high pressure gas cylinders in compliance with federal, state, local regulations, and meeting the standard operating procedures of Airgas.
* Performing various duties in the plant including monitoring equipment to fill industrial gas mixes, cryogenic gases and medical gas products as well as performing Level 1 & 2 duties.
* Inspects cylinders prior to filling, following standard procedures as required by government, Airgas, and distributor standards. Conducts a variety of Safety checks per procedures, such as odor tests, checking caps and valves. Analyzes products for purity and correct mixtures.
* Handles high-pressure, medical and liquid cylinders. Prepares high pressure cylinders and cryogenic vessels for filling. Attaches to manifold, evacuates cylinders to eliminate all possible contaminants. Fills cylinders by pressure and weight, per regulations and standards.
* Assists with the loading & unloading of cylinders on & off pallets and tractor trailers. Operates a forklift, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment.
* Manages paperwork to DOT, FDA, OSHA, and Airgas standards. Completes quality control sheets as required.
* Understands hazards of various gases; size and contents of cylinders by reading and interpreting cylinder labels and the color-coding of tanks. Accurately labels cylinders.
* Complies with all government and company standards relating to the safe handling of hazardous materials/cylinder gases.
* Maintains a neat, clean and orderly plant appearance.
* All employees are expected to perform any reasonable work request that falls within
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** Required

Education:

*** HS Diploma or equivalent preferred.
** Required Length & Type of

Experience:

*** High School diploma or equivalent preferred
* Forklift Certification
* FDA and Food Grade Training
* CGMP* Acetylene 101 Training (specifically for Acetylene)
* Minimum of 1 year of prior experience of related manufacturing operation; filling or loading experience
* Must have completed training and be proficient in filling all cryogenic liquids as well as all pure industrial gases. Acetylene experience may be required (depending on work location)
* Strong background in gas, welding and safety supply industry or chemical industry preferred
** Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSA’s):
*** Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to read and comprehend material safety data sheets.
* Must be able to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.
* Excellent customer service skills.
* Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.
* Strong level of attention to detail.
* Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
* Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentages.
* Ability to safely operate a forklift. The hourly base pay range for this position in California is $23.50/hr please note that the hourly base pay information is a general guideline only. Airgas considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

** 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…