Fill Plant Operator

American Welding & Gas, Inc.; Willmar (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Co

Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off

Job summary

American Welding & Gas, Inc. is hiring an entry level Fill Plant Operator at the Willmar, MN facility. Primary duties include pre-fill inspection, filling, labeling and quarantine of cylinders prior to shipment. You may move and load/unload cylinders as needed and ensure accurate paperwork.

No experience is required; training will be provided. The role emphasizes safety, adherence to SOPs, and compliance with cGMP, HazMat and OSHA regulations in a busy production and distribution environment.

Qualifications

• Read/SOPs and work instructions.
• Interpret gauges and analog dials.
• Move and handle compressed gas cylinders.
• Follow safety procedures and cGMP/HazMat/OSHA guidelines.
• Complete accurate paperwork and labeling.

Responsibilities

• Read, understand, and follow all SOPs.
• Ensure manifold meets specifications daily.
• Inspect pre-fill cylinders before filling.
• Fill cylinders as per SOP.
• Move and label cylinders correctly.
• Ensure paperwork is complete and accurate.
• Maintain safety and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Read gauges & dials

Move cylinders

Forklift skills

Detail-oriented

Safety conscious

Team collaboration

Reading & writing English

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

American Welding and Gas, Inc.has an immediate opening for a Fill Plant Operator at our gas cylinder production/distribution facility in Willmar MN!

NO EXPERINENCE NECESSARY!

Entry Level Position

Position Summary

This position will have the primary responsibility for the manufacturing of compressed gas and liquid products, which includes pre-fill inspection of cylinders, filling, labeling and analysis or quarantine of cylinders prior to release for shipment. In this role, the ideal candidate must also move and store cylinders and may load/unload cylinders for transport.

Incentives

• Competitive Pay
• Company Provided Short-term & Long-term Disability
• Company Provided Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company match
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off

Duties and Responsibilities

• Read, understand, and follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).
• Ensure manifold meets required specifications (daily).
• Ensure all cylinders pass required pre-fill inspections prior to filling.
• Fill cylinders as outlined in the SOP.
• Move compressed gas or liquid cylinders.
• Correctly label cylinders.
• Ensure completion and accuracy of paperwork.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, HazMat, OSHA, and other regulatory agencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• High school diploma/GED.
• Able to read and write English.
• Able to read and interpret gauges and analog dials.
• Able to move compressed gas and liquid cylinders.
• Forklift skills and experience are a plus.
• Ability to lift 75-100 lbs.
• Must be detail-oriented, flexible and work well with other people.
• Ability to perform duties in a safety-conscious manner with minimal supervision.

American Welding & Gas, Inc. (AWG) manufactures and distributes industrial, medical, specialty and beverage gases. AWG is headquartered in Raleigh, NC with 81 branch locations, 19 gas fill plants in 21 states, stretching from Montana through Florida. As one of the largest independent gas and welding supply distributors, AWG has the expertise, assets and sources of supply necessary to service large, bulk cryogenic gas customers as well as small businesses.

AWG is growing and looking for top talent to move us forward. Come join our Team!

American Welding & Gas, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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