Night Operations Expediter — Yard & Safety Lead

Airgas; Mississippi; On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Airgas in Star, MS is seeking an Operations Expediter for night shift to supervise yard and distribution activities, coordinate loading/unloading, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance. The role partners with plant leadership to maintain asset availability, monitor transportation schedules, and support continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining OSHA standards and Airgas policies.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma with 3 years supervisory experience in an

Qualifications

• A High School diploma combined with extensive experience, specifically including three (3) years of supervising 10+ production workers in an industrial setting.
• Strong decision-making skills to enforce company policies, plant procedures, and discipline staff in a fair, professional manner.
• Very good written/verbal communication for basic reports, plus organizational skills to manage personnel files, time tracking, and inventory.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, email) and higher-level math skills necessary for budgeting and cost control.
• Ability to work and lead a team safely in a noisy environment with elevated CO2 vapor, including the physical capability to occasionally lift 5–50 lb.

Responsibilities

• Support and guide daily operational functions in the manufacturing yard, including safe motor vehicle execution, loading/unloading of assets, site security, and facility support activities.
• Supervise and balance transportation and vendor schedules to nurture safe traffic flow and ensure alignment with Airgas policies, SOPs, and safety standards.
• Build active hourly partnerships with Production to streamline floor operations, communicate order status and safety metrics, and prevent backlogs in shipping/receiving.
• Collaborate on workforce planning, shift scheduling, and coverage for loading and unloading personnel.
• Track on-site assets (trailers and boxes) to nurture availability and support continuous operational flow.
• Conduct quality assurance verification during loading and offloading to ensure assets meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Identify safety hazards, equipment deficiencies, and facility issues, advancing corrective and preventative solutions.
• Coordinate vehicle and trailer maintenance planning, scheduling, and execution in partnership with plant leadership.
• Maintain full compliance with OSHA regulations, Airgas safety policies, environmental requirements, and support continuous improvement initiatives for safety, reliability, and loading efficiency.
• Ensure timely, accurate data entry for inspections and compliance documentation while participating in audits and special projects as directed.
• Operate material handling equipment (including forklifts) on an occasional basis as required, and offer on-call guidance as needed for operational or safety-related issues.

Skills

Leadership

OSHA compliance

Lean/Six Sigma

Math & IT literacy

Education

High School diploma

Associate's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Airgas in Star, MS is seeking an Operations Expediter for night shift to supervise yard and distribution activities, coordinate loading/unloading, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance. The role partners with plant leadership to maintain asset availability, monitor transportation schedules, and support continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining OSHA standards and Airgas policies.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma with 3 years supervisory experience in an