AG-Operator, Production

R AG-Operator, Production I (Open)

Location:

Spokane, WA - 4230 E

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

Airgas is Hiring for a Production Operator I in Spokane, WA!

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.

We are looking for you!

• Pay: $21.50/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 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.

• Responsible for loading and unloading cylinders from inbound and outbound vehicles including company owned and common carriers. Assists with movement of all cylinders as directed by management.
• Responsible for adherence to company policies including safety and the use of personal protective equipment.
• Makes the production plant positive by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with vendors, co-workers and management.
• Stages cylinders in designated areas of the production plant for filling. These areas will be designated by production personnel and shall be areas that insure the least amount of handling.
• Loads and unloads all assigned company vehicles daily.
• Spot trucks and trailers within a designated area on company property.
• Transfers cylinders to and from ground storage as needed.
• Assists production personnel in removing full cylinders from the fill area.
• Reports all cylinder shortages to management.
• Inspects all cylinders for general condition, reports all discrepancies to management.
• Operates a forklift and other equipment as required to move material.
• Maintains equipment and communicates requests to Plant Manager in writing.
• Responsible for cleaning and maintaining the assigned area.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Airgas associates are expected to act with care, adapt to our environment and engage to trust and grow - core tenets within the Be, Act, Engage framework of employee performance.
• All employees are expected to perform any reasonable work request that falls within the qualifications but not specifically described.

• Must be able to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.
• Must be able to operate in a drug‑free workplace.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment.
• Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to work occasional overtime to meet the production schedules.
• May be exposed to noise or vibrations, hazards, potential explosives, burns electrical or other fumes, mist, dust, odors or gas. Will be around moving machinery and equipment on uneven ground with varying conditions and layouts.
• Must be able to work outdoors in temperatures ranging from
  -10 to over 110 degrees.
• Ability to perform very heavy work, routinely lift, push, pull, carry 50+ pounds and occasionally lift 76 to greater than 100 pounds. May occasionally stoop, bend, crouch, crawl, twist, kneel or squat up to 33% of the day.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Required Length and Type of Experience
• Must be able to operate forklift in a safe manner and maintain appropriate forklift certifications.

The hourly base pay range for this position in Washington is $21.50/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.

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