Dry Ice Plant Operator — Safe Loading & Quality Packaging

Airgas; Star (MS); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick time

Tuition assistance

Airgas Scholarship Program

Job summary

Airgas in Star, MS is seeking a Plant Operator to safely load and package dry ice products while adhering to quality standards. You will operate production machinery and material handling equipment, log production numbers, and help maintain a clean, safe facility.

The role offers comprehensive benefits, a daytime schedule (7am–7pm), and competitive pay of $21–$22 per hour. Prior production experience is preferred, with strong math and safety awareness a must.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, commissions, proportions, and percent.

Responsibilities

• Loading & Packaging: Perform the daily loading, weighing, and packaging of dry ice products into various containers (blocks, pellets, slices) based on customer orders.
• Quality Assurance: Inspect all finished products to ensure they meet the company’s strict quality standards regarding weight, density, and packaging integrity.
• Equipment Operation: Operate production machinery and material handling equipment (such as forklifts or pallet jacks) safely and efficiently.
• Documentation: Accurate logging of production numbers, shipping manifests, and inventory usage.

Skills

Math basics

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Airgas in Star, MS is seeking a Plant Operator to safely load and package dry ice products while adhering to quality standards. You will operate production machinery and material handling equipment, log production numbers, and help maintain a clean, safe facility.

The role offers comprehensive benefits, a daytime schedule (7am–7pm), and competitive pay of $21–$22 per hour. Prior production experience is preferred, with strong math and safety awareness a must.