Gases Production Operator II — Safe, Precise & Career-Ready

Airgas, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 25,003 - 35,610; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Family Benefits

14-week paid childbirth benefit

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Airgas, Inc. in Sacramento, CA is seeking a Production Operator II to support acetylene production and filling. The role involves monitoring equipment, inspecting cylinders, and adhering to strict safety and regulatory standards.

The position requires training/certifications for cryogenic liquids and industrial gases, with growth in gas handling and quality control. Base pay is $22.00/hr with comprehensive benefits and a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Ability to complete training and certifications for filling cryogenic liquids and industrial gases.
• Ability to complete FDA, Food Grade, and CGMP training and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Support plant operations by monitoring equipment to fill gas mixes, cryogenic and medical products.
• Inspect cylinders prior to filling per government, Airgas, and distributor standards.
• Perform safety checks per procedures (odor tests, caps and valves).
• Evaluate product purity and correct mixtures.
• Care for high-pressure, medical, and liquid cylinders.
• Prepare high-pressure cylinders and cryogenic vessels for filling.
• Attach to manifold and ensure removal of contaminants.
• Fill cylinders by pressure and weight per regulations.
• Assist loading/unloading of cylinders from pallets and trailers.
• Operate forklift, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment.
• Maintain records to DOT, FDA, OSHA, and Airgas standards; complete quality sheets.
• Read and interpret cylinder labels and color-coding; know safety protocols for gases.

Skills

Safety compliance

Quality inspection

Documentation

Cylinders handling

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Airgas, Inc. in Sacramento, CA is seeking a Production Operator II to support acetylene production and filling. The role involves monitoring equipment, inspecting cylinders, and adhering to strict safety and regulatory standards.

The position requires training/certifications for cryogenic liquids and industrial gases, with growth in gas handling and quality control. Base pay is $22.00/hr with comprehensive benefits and a strong safety culture.