Plant Operator

## Plant Operator Apply:
St. Louis, MO
- Filling industrial:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
RR Plant Operator (Open)

Location:

St. Louis, MO
- Filling industrial## How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

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
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** VALUE
* * diversity.# Airgas is Hiring for a Plant Operator in St. Louis, MO!#
* We are looking for you!
** 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 up to 14-week paid child birth benefits 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 a Plant Operator, you will contribute to site operations through the production and repackaging of compressed and liquefied gas:
* Loads cylinders or containers on vehicles using hand truck or lift gate, and records type and quantity of cylinders.
* Examines returned cylinders for surface defects, such as dents, cracks, and burns and moves cylinders to designated work area.
* Removes cylinder cap (if appropriate for the type of cylinder involved).
* Inspects valves for correct CGA connection and pressure relief device.
* Connects cylinders to manifold and opens valves to first draw off residual gas and then evacuate cylinders.
* Inspects cylinder labels to assure they are correct for the service intended, legible and legal with current federal requirements, replacing inappropriate labels detected.
* Fills cylinders in accordance with specific guidelines either by pressure or weight, as appropriate.
* Weighs cylinders filled with liquid products on platform scale and records weight.
* Tests cylinders for leaks by brushing or spraying chemical solution around valve.
* Records all necessary documentation and sets a cylinder aside for settled pressure checks.
* Moves all cylinders to the area designated for full cylinders, out-of-test cylinders, or repair, as appropriate.
* Safely operate and maintain equipment for pumping or repackaging gases into cylinders.
* Ensure high quality and safety by completing pre-fill and post-fill inspections and tests before cylinders are released
* Ensure cylinders are adequately maintained – cylinders requiring maintenance or repair are removed from service until corrected
* Regularly inspect and support the upkeep of pumping apparatus and associated pressure gages and monitoring devices
* Accurately fill cylinders or containers to proper pressure or weight, whichever is appropriate
* Ensure cylinder filling records are accurately maintained and that procedures are followed to comply with local, state and federal regulations
* Promptly communicate any accident or injury to leadership to foster a safe work environment
* Partner with the plant team to conduct routine checks for safe and efficient operations
* Operate a forklift, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment
* Maintain a neat, clean, and orderly plant environment
* Apply practical math skills to support operational calculations
* Assist with loading and unloading trucks and/or trailers when required
* Support inventory efforts, general housekeeping, and help customers when necessary##  _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _## ## Are you a MATCH?##
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* Required Qualifications:

*** Applicants should be 18 years of age or older
* High school diploma or equivalent.##
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** Previous experience in plant operations, industrial maintenance, or a related field is preferred.
* Technical certification in industrial operations is a plus.
* Industrial Gas Experience.
* Excellent attention to detail and thoughtful organizational skills.
* A shared commitment to safety and following the protocols that keep our whole team secure.
* Comfort with operating a forklift safely and efficiently .
* Flexibility to work shifts and occasional extra hours when needed to support your teammates. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
** Benefits
* * We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also…