Operator - Production III

R Operator - Production III (Open)

Location:

Brush Prairie, WA – Filling industrial

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

Airgas is Hiring for a Production Operator III in Brush Prairie, 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!

$24.00/hr + Pay For Performance Bonus

• 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: 14‑week paid childbirth benefit.
• Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Early Access:
  Benefits start after just 30 days of employment.

• Safely handle and fill pure medical grade gas products into high‑pressure and liquid gas cylinders in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and Airgas standard operating procedures.
• Adhere to company policies including safety and the use of personal protective equipment.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by communicating effectively with vendors, co‑workers, and management.
• Perform various duties in the plant: forklift operation, material handling and sorting, inspecting, and cylinder maintenance work.
• Inspect cylinders prior to filling following standard procedures required by government, Airgas, and distributor standards.
• Conduct safety checks: odor tests, checking caps and valves; analyze products for purity and correct mixtures.
• Handle high‑pressure and liquid cylinders; prepare high‑pressure cylinders and cryogenic vessels for filling; attach to manifold, evacuate cylinders to eliminate contaminants; fill cylinders by pressure and weight per regulations.
• Assist with loading and unloading cylinders on and off pallets and tractor‑trailers.
• Operate a forklift, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment.
• Manage paperwork to DOT, FDA, OSHA, and Airgas standards; complete quality control sheets as required.
• Understand hazards of various gases; read and interpret cylinder labels and color‑coding of tanks; label cylinders accurately.
• Comply with all government and company standards related to safe handling of hazardous materials/cylinder gases.
• Maintain a neat, clean, and orderly plant appearance.
• Perform any reasonable work request within qualifications.

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).

• Must be able to operate a forklift and maintain appropriate forklift certifications.
• Minimum one year of prior experience in a manufacturing operation; filling or loading experience preferred.
• Strong background in gas, welding, and safety supply or chemical industry (preferred).

• Ability to work independently and under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to work flexible hours to meet customers’ needs and management expectations.

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hard‑goods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products and a leading supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation.

Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at us-ac

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