Production Operator II

R Production Operator II (Open)

Location:

San Jose, CA
- Hobson
- Filling industrial

At Airgas, 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 and VALUE diversity.## Airgas is Hiring for a Production Operator 2 in San Jose, CA!#

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 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 $24.00 - $24.50. Please note that the salary 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.
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* Work Schedule:

** Monday - Friday 6:00 am to 2:30 pm##
** Recruiter:
Tammie Stacye/
** The Production Operator II will be responsible for safely handling and filling gas products into liquid, medical, and high-pressure gas cylinders in compliance with federal, state, and 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, and performing both 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 and 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 the manifold and evacuates cylinders to eliminate 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.
* Manages paperwork to DOT, FDA, OSHA, and Airgas standards. Completes quality control sheets as required.
* Understands hazards of various gases, sizes, and contents of cylinders by reading and interpreting cylinder labels and the color-coding of tanks. Accurately labels cylinders.
* Compliance with all government and company standards for safely handling 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 the qualifications but not specifically described.##  _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _####
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* Required Qualifications:

*** 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
* 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, subtracts, multiply, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
* Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not open for non-immigrant visa sponsorship.
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** HS Diploma or equivalent.
* Minimum of 1 year of prior experience in related manufacturing operation; filling or loading experience.
* Strong background in gas, welding, and safety supply industry or…