Plant Operator

Airgas; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Airgas is hiring for a Cylinder Loader in Concord, NC. You will safely handle high-pressure gas cylinders, load/unload shipments, and coordinate different gas sizes on pallets to optimize loads.

Join Airgas for a comprehensive benefits package and 401(k) with company match, with benefits starting after 30 days of employment. The role requires forklift operation and the ability to perform heavy lifting in a teamwork-driven environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to perform heavy work—lift 25–75 lbs routinely, up to 100+ lbs occasionally.
• Must have valid U.S. employment authorization; no visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Handle and load/unload high pressure and liquid gas cylinders.
• Prepare outbound shipments for delivery trucks and verify inventory.
• Coordinate gases and cylinder sizes on pallets to optimize loads.
• Operate warehouse equipment including forklifts and pallet jacks safely.
• Read cylinder labels and color-coding to ensure safe handling.
• Maintain a safe work environment and adhere to safety procedures.
• Inspect straps and report daily shipment status.

Skills

Forklift operation

Reading comprehension

Safety awareness

Heavy lifting

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

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