Plant Operator II

R Plant Operator II (Open)

Location:

Sparks, NV - Filling industrial

Airgas is Hiring for a Plant Operator II in Sparks, NV!
** AIRGAS IS A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
** 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!**** **$22.00/hr.**
* ** Pay for Performance Bonus
** 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 & Level 2 duties.
* Inspects cylinders before 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 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.##                         ##
** Required

Education:

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

Experience:

*** 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
* 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.
** 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, subtracts, multiply, and divides 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 Nevada is $22.00/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 progressive parental leave package for…