Plant Operator

Airgas Specialty Products, Inc; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life Insurance

AD&D

Disability Insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Holidays

Vacation

Sick time

Job summary

Airgas Specialty Products, Inc in Concord, NC is hiring for a Plant Operator (Open) to safely load and unload high‑pressure gas cylinders, perform ultrasonic examinations, and ensure compliance with federal/state safety rules.

Responsibilities include preparing outbound shipments, cylinder handling, organizing gases, operating forklifts, and maintaining a safe work area. A high school diploma and forklift ability are required, with full company benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to perform heavy work - routinely lifts 25 - 75 lbs., and occasionally lifts 76 to greater than 100 lbs.
• Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Ability to read and comprehend all written and computer generated documentation.
• Must be able to drive a forklift.

Responsibilities

• Safe and compliant handling of high-pressure and liquid gas cylinders, loading/unloading onto trucks.
• Prepare outbound shipments for delivery trucks and verify inventory.
• Cylinder handling and organization; sort outgoing/incoming cylinders by size and gas group.
• Operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Maintain a safe work environment by reading cylinder labels and color-coding.

Skills

Forklift operation

Heavy lifting

Cylinders handling

Safety awareness

Reading/Comprehension

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

R10098223 Plant Operator (Open)

Location:

Concord, NC (ASP) - Ammonia production & filling

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.

Airgas is Hiring for a Cylinder Loader, Concord, NC!

We are looking for you!

• Handling of High Pressure Cylinders

• Perform All Ultrasonic Examination functions

• Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.

• Support for Parents: We offer a 14-week paid child birth benefit to support growing families.

• Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.

• Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment

The Production Associate (Cylinder Loader) is responsible for the safe and compliant handling of high-pressure and liquid gas cylinders. This includes loading and unloading cylinders onto and off trucks, ensuring all actions meet federal, state, and local regulations as well as Airgas safety procedures.

• Prepares outbound shipments for delivery trucks, adhering to all governmental, Airgas, and distributor standards. This includes verifying truck inventory, inspecting, and replacing straps on cylinder pallets, and reporting on the daily status of shipments.

• Cylinder Handling and Organization.

• Coordinates and organizes various gases and cylinder sizes onto pallets to minimize the load size footprint. As necessary, sort incoming empty cylinders into their correct size and gas groups.

• Safety and Gas Knowledge.

• Maintains a safe work environment by understanding the hazards associated with various gases, cylinder sizes, and contents, which requires reading and interpreting cylinder labels and color-coding.

• Equipment Operation.

• Safely operates warehouse/material-handling equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks.

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Are you a MATCH?

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Ability to perform heavy work - routinely lifts 25 - 75 lbs., and occasionally lifts 76 to greater than 100 lbs.

• Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not open for non-immigrant visa sponsorship.

• Ability to read and comprehend all written and computer generated documentation.

• Must be able to drive a forklift.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior forklift experience

• Prior loading and unloading

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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].

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