Gas & Cryogenic Filling Operator IV – Production Expert

US11345-AIRGAS Airgas USA, LLC; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay for performance bonus

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Vacation

Job summary

Airgas in San Jose, CA is hiring a Production Operator IV to safely handle and fill gas products into liquid, medical and high‑pressure cylinders. You will monitor equipment, prepare cylinders, verify weights and labels, and support safety checks per government and Airgas standards.

Requires at least 1 year of related experience; forklift certification and CGMP/FDA training are preferred. We offer $27.50/hr plus a pay-for-performance bonus, comprehensive benefits including 401(k) with company

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of related experience.
• Forklift certification preferred.
• FDA and Food Grade training preferred.
• CGMP training preferred.
• Experience in filling cryogenic liquids and all pure industrial gases preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely handles and fills gas products into liquids, medical and high-pressure cylinders.
• Monitors equipment and performs filling per procedures, including testing and labeling.
• Prepares high-pressure cylinders and cryogenic vessels for filling.
• Attaches manifolds and evacuates cylinders to eliminate contaminants.
• Coordinates loading/unloading of cylinders and operates warehouse equipment.
• Completes quality control sheets and ensures compliance with DOT, FDA, OSHA and Airgas standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift Certification

FDA and Food Grade Training

CGMP training

Cryogenic filling training

Job description

Airgas in San Jose, CA is hiring a Production Operator IV to safely handle and fill gas products into liquid, medical and high‑pressure cylinders. You will monitor equipment, prepare cylinders, verify weights and labels, and support safety checks per government and Airgas standards.

Requires at least 1 year of related experience; forklift certification and CGMP/FDA training are preferred. We offer $27.50/hr plus a pay-for-performance bonus, comprehensive benefits including 401(k) with company