Industrial Gas Cylinder Operator — Safe, Precise & Team‑Driven

Air Liquide; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability insurance

401k with match

Tuition reimbursement

Airgas Scholarship

Job summary

Airgas in Lansing, MI seeks a Plant Operator I to safely handle and prepare gas cylinders for filling, operate forklifts, and ensure compliance with safety and DOT guidelines. You will label, inspect, and inventory cylinders while maintaining clean, organized work areas and following standard procedures.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, quality checks, and paperwork management to meet regulatory and Airgas standards. A strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift (training may be provided).
• Familiarity with gas, welding, and safety supply industries is valued.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read material safety data sheets (MSDS).
• Collaboration with diverse teams is encouraged.
• Strong customer service skills and responsiveness.

Responsibilities

• Loads/unloads gas cylinders and products onto route trucks using proper carts.
• Sorts empty cylinders by type and prepares cylinders for filling.
• Operates forklift for movement of cylinders on pallets.
• Follows safety checks and government/company standards for hazardous materials.

Skills

HS Diploma or equivalent

Forklift operation

MSDS literacy

Verbal & written communication

Team collaboration

Customer service

Attention to detail

Math calculations

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Airgas in Lansing, MI seeks a Plant Operator I to safely handle and prepare gas cylinders for filling, operate forklifts, and ensure compliance with safety and DOT guidelines. You will label, inspect, and inventory cylinders while maintaining clean, organized work areas and following standard procedures.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, quality checks, and paperwork management to meet regulatory and Airgas standards. A strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential for success.