Night Operations Expeditor - Yard & Safety Leader

Airgas; Star (ID); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life/AD&D & Disability

401(k) with company match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Holidays, Vacation & Sick Time

Parental leave

Job summary

Airgas is seeking an Operations Expeditor (Night) in Star, MS to oversee yard and loading activities, ensuring safe, efficient operations and compliance with Airgas standards. You will coordinate vehicle loading/unloading, supervise transportation schedules, and work closely with plant leadership to sustain asset availability and safety.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and the ability to manage daily risk and ensure adherence to OSHA regulations while supporting

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: A High School diploma combined with extensive experience, specifically including three (3) years of supervising 10+ production workers in an industrial setting.
• Leadership & Discipline: Strong decision‑making skills to enforce company policies, plant procedures, and discipline staff in a fair, professional manner. Familiarity with OSHA regulations and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean/Six Sigma)
• Administration & Communication: Very good written/verbal communication for basic reports, plus organizational skills to manage personnel files, time tracking, and inventory.
• Math & Computer Literacy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, email) and higher‑level math skills necessary for budgeting and cost control.
• Environment & Physical Demands: Ability to work and lead a team safely in a noisy environment with elevatedCO_2vapor, including the physical capability to occasionally lift 5–50 lb.
• Advanced Education: An Associate’s degree is preferred
• Industry Expertise: Prior knowledge of operating specific ice plant machinery (block presses, saws, pelletizers, and valves).
• Licensing: An active forklift certification.

Responsibilities

• Guide daily operations in the manufacturing yard, including asset loading/unloading and site security.
• Balance transportation and vendor schedules to ensure safe traffic flow and policy compliance.
• Collaborate with Production to streamline floor operations and communicate order status and safety metrics.
• Plan workforce scheduling and coverage for loading/unloading personnel.
• Track on-site assets to support continuous operational flow.
• Verify quality/safety/regulatory compliance during loading and unloading.
• Coordinate vehicle and trailer maintenance planning with plant leadership.
• Maintain OSHA compliance and safety policies; support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Decision-making

Written/verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma

Associate’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Forklift certification

Ice plant machinery knowledge

Job description

Airgas is seeking an Operations Expeditor (Night) in Star, MS to oversee yard and loading activities, ensuring safe, efficient operations and compliance with Airgas standards. You will coordinate vehicle loading/unloading, supervise transportation schedules, and work closely with plant leadership to sustain asset availability and safety.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and the ability to manage daily risk and ensure adherence to OSHA regulations while supporting