Production Operator II

Production Operator II

Location: Sacramento, CA (Plant) - Acetylene production & filling

Pay: $22.00/hr.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.

• Supporting various operations in the plant, including monitoring equipment to fill industrial gas mixes, cryogenic gases, and medical gas products, and contributing to both level 1 & 2 activities.
• 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 and checking caps and valves.
• Evaluates products for purity and correct mixtures.
• Manages the care of high-pressure, medical, and liquid cylinders.
• Prepares high-pressure cylinders and cryogenic vessels for filling.
• Attaches to the manifold and ensures the removal of all possible contaminants.
• Fills cylinders by pressure and weight, per regulations and standards.
• Assists with the loading and unloading of cylinders on and off pallets and tractor trailers.
• Operates a forklift, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment.
• Maintains accurate records to DOT, FDA, OSHA, and Airgas standards. Completes quality control sheets as required.
• Is knowledgeable of safety protocols regarding various gases, sizes, and contents of cylinders by reading and interpreting cylinder labels and the color-coding of tanks.
• Accurately labels cylinders.
• Alignment with all government and company standards for safely handling hazardous materials/cylinder gases.
• Maintains a neat, clean, and orderly plant appearance.
• All employees are encouraged to support any reasonable work request that falls within the qualifications but not specifically described.

• Ability to complete training and achieve certifications for filling all cryogenic liquids and pure industrial gases.
• Ability to complete FDA, Food Grade, and CGMP Training and achieve certifications.

• HS Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of prior experience in related manufacturing operation; filling or loading experience preferred.
• Strong background in gas, welding, and safety supply industry or chemical industry preferred.
• Must be able to operate forklift and maintain appropriate forklift certifications.
• 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.

• Comprehensive Family Benefits: 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.

The hourly base pay range for this position in California is $22.00 /hr. Please note that the hourly base pay information is a general guideline only. Airgas considers factors such as 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.

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 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