Industrial Gas Plant Operator | Forklift & Safety

Airgas; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Holidays

Vacation & Sick time

Airgas benefits

Job summary

Airgas is seeking a Plant Operator in Charleston, SC to oversee the safe and efficient operation of our production facility, including cylinder filling. You’ll maintain equipment, perform inspections, and ensure quality checks while prioritizing team safety and regulatory compliance.

Join us to contribute to reliable industrial gas production, operate forklifts, and participate in safety initiatives within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and thoughtful organizational skills.
• A shared commitment to safety and following the protocols that keep our whole team secure.
• Comfort with operating a forklift safely and efficiently.
• Flexibility to work shifts and occasional extra hours when needed to support your teammates.

Responsibilities

• Care for and steward equipment within our production facility, including compressors, pumps, filling stations, and forklifts, to support a steady supply of industrial gases.
• Engage in routine inspections and maintenance contributions to keep equipment in excellent condition, noticing and building alignment on any needs promptly to help the team succeed.
• Safely support the flow and transport of cylinders, including filling and quality checks, prioritizing the well-being of the team and following safety guidelines.
• Ideally, you bring experience operating equipment like a forklift to move materials and products within the facility safely and efficiently.
• Contribute to accurate and helpful records of equipment maintenance, cylinder tracking, and production activities to foster team transparency.
• Maintain a commitment to all safety protocols and procedures to foster a secure and supportive work environment for everyone.
• Participate in collaborative team meetings and safety initiatives to pioneer new ways of working together effectively.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certification in industrial operations

Industrial gas experience

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Airgas is seeking a Plant Operator in Charleston, SC to oversee the safe and efficient operation of our production facility, including cylinder filling. You’ll maintain equipment, perform inspections, and ensure quality checks while prioritizing team safety and regulatory compliance.

Join us to contribute to reliable industrial gas production, operate forklifts, and participate in safety initiatives within a collaborative team environment.