Production Operator II

R Production Operator II (Open)

Location:

Salinas, CA - Filling industrial

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

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Airgas is Hiring for a Production Operator II in Salinas, CA!

We are looking for you!

Pay: $25.00 /hr.

- $26.00 /hr.

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 Production Operator II you will work collaboratively to safely and efficiently carry out daily plant operations, including filling, inspecting, and analyzing industrial, cryogenic, and medical gas cylinders. In this role, you will maintain alignment with safety, DOT, FDA, and OSHA standards while sustaining high product quality, working safely with hazardous materials, and supporting daily warehouse operations.

Collaborating across plant operations, including monitoring equipment to fill industrial gas mixes, cryogenic gases, and medical gas products, fulfilling both level 1 & 2 duties.

Inspects cylinders prior to filling, following established procedures as guided by government, Airgas, and distributor standards. Conducts a variety of safety checks per procedures, such as odor tests and checking caps and valves.

Analyzes products to ensure high quality, purity, and correct mixtures.

Works safely with high-pressure, medical, and liquid cylinders. Prepares high-pressure cylinders and cryogenic vessels for filling. Connects equipment to the manifold and evacuates cylinders to ensure standard purity.

Fills cylinders by pressure and weight, adhering to regulations and standards.

Supports the loading and unloading of cylinders on and off pallets and tractor trailers. Operates a forklift, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment.

Coordinates documentation according to DOT, FDA, OSHA, and Airgas standards. Completes quality control sheets accurately.

Maintains clear awareness of hazards related to various gases, sizes, and contents of cylinders by reading and interpreting cylinder labels and tank color-coding. Accurately labels cylinders.

Upholds all government and company safety standards for working with hazardous materials/cylinder gases.

Contributes to maintaining a safe, clean, and orderly plant environment.

All employees are expected to perform any reasonable work request that falls within the qualifications but not specifically described.________________________Are you a MATCH?

Required Qualifications :

Must be able to work in a drug-free environment

Be able to regularly lift 75lbs and move more than 125lbs with the aid of material handling equipment

Preferred Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent is preferred

Minimum of one (1) year related experience and/or training preferred

Must be customer service oriented and able to interact with fellow Associates in a professional manner

Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and be detailed-oriented with good organizational skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, MSDS, and procedure manuals

Possess basic mathematic and written skills

The hourly base pay range for this position in California is $25.00 - $26.00. 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

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