Operations Trainee

Air Liquide; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401k with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Airgas Scholarship Program

Job summary

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is seeking an Operations Trainee in Columbus, OH to participate in a comprehensive development program focused on plant operations, logistics, and safety standards. You will learn to streamline resources, support production and distribution, and develop leadership and problem-solving skills in a hands-on environment.

Start dates begin in 2027, with a structured training plan, mentorship, and opportunities for career growth within operations, production, or supply

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; onsite work environment.
• Strong leadership skills; ability to lead and function within team environments
• Professional communication skills (verbal and written); astute problem solving skills and administrative accuracy
• Proficiency in time management and organization skills; ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and work independently

Responsibilities

• Operate and safely maintain plant operations and distribution for cylinder packaged gases while ensuring compliance with all federal, state, local regulations, and company policies and procedures
• Facilitate and guide safety meetings
• Coordinate testing and maintenance needs to production demands, working in conjunction with Production and Distribution managers
• Coordinate cylinder warehousing; maintain quality control and other required records (DOT, FDA, EPA, Airgas, etc.)
• Organize training for all cylinder testers and cylinder maintenance personnel
• Partner to develop plans for an effective preventative maintenance program for all testing and maintenance equipment
• Establish a tracking system for all cylinders received from and shipped to other locations
• Prepare budgets for staffing, equipment, and facility improvement needs
• Maintain a safe and clean workplace
• Ensure all injuries and accidents are thoroughly investigated and reported within 24 hours
• Ensure all safety rules are consistently practiced and safety training is regularly scheduled, conducted and documented.
• Provide constructive coaching and guidance to support employee development and performance alignment
• Ensure employee complaints, safety concerns, grievances, etc. are thoughtfully addressed and resolved

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

R10103892 Operations Trainee (Open) Location: Columbus, OH - Filling industrial

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.

The Operations Leadership Trainee will be in a working development program that will give the associate a working knowledge of our industry, our customers and our organization. Learning to achieve and advance both corporate and regional objectives for streamlining logistics, optimization of resources, leadership, managing human capital, and managing safety standards of an Airgas plant. Start dates begin in 2027! Pay $29.50-30hr The Operations Trainee will be placed in and will participate in and complete a comprehensive training program that will give them a working knowledge of our industry, our customers and our organization. Upon completion of the program, the Trainee will be supported to achieve and advance both corporate and regional objectives for streamlining logistics, optimization of resources, managing human capital, and managing safety standards of an Airgas plant.

Are you a MATCH?

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; preferably related to Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or Engineering
• Onsite work environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills; ability to lead and function within team environments
• Professional communication skills (verbal and written); Astute problem solving skills and administrative accuracy
• Proficiency in time management and organization skills; ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and work independently
• Ambition to build career in Operations, Production, Distribution, or Supply Chain leadership

Responsibilities

• Operate and safely maintain plant operations and distribution for cylinder packaged gasses while ensuring compliance with all federal, state, local regulations, and company policies and procedures
• Facilitate and guide safety meetings
• Coordinate testing and maintenance needs to production demands, working in conjunction with Production and Distribution managers
• Coordinate cylinder warehousing; maintain quality control and other required records (DOT, FDA, EPA, Airgas, etc.)
• Organize training for all cylinder testers and cylinder maintenance personnel
• Partner to develop plans for an effective preventative maintenance program for all testing and maintenance equipment
• Establish a tracking system for all cylinders received from and shipped to other locations
• Prepare budgets for staffing, equipment, and facility improvement needs
• Maintain a safe and clean workplace
• Ensure all injuries and accidents are thoroughly investigated and reported within 24 hours
• Ensure all safety rules are consistently practiced and safety training is regularly scheduled, conducted and documented.
• Provide constructive coaching and guidance to support employee development and performance alignment
• Ensure employee complaints, safety concerns, grievances, etc. are thoughtfully addressed and resolved

Benefits

• We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.
• Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children. Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.

Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE

At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

About Airgas

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions. Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients. Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you’ll find a welcoming workplace where you’re valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career — whatever path you choose.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at [e-mail].