Plant Operator

Airgas, Inc.; Star (MS); On-site; USD 28,929 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Family Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan with company match

Paid Holidays and Vacation

Job summary

Airgas, Inc. is looking for a reliable Plant Operator in Star, MS. The role involves ensuring the efficient loading and packaging of dry ice products, adhering to quality control standards. Responsibilities include operating equipment, inspecting products, and maintaining a safe work environment.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be 18 years or older. Benefits include competitive pay, comprehensive benefits package, and matching 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily loading, weighing, and packaging of dry ice products.
• Inspect finished products to ensure quality standards are met.
• Operate production machinery and material handling equipment safely.
• Accurate logging of production numbers and inventory usage.

Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide

Ability to compute rate, ratio, commissions

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

Job description

Plant Operator (Open)

Location: Star, MS - Filling industrial - Dry-ice

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.

• Pay: $21-22/HR
• Schedule: 7am-7pm
• 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

Recruiter: Ladedra Walthall | [e-mail] | 6789856735

Job Overview

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Plant Operator to join our production team. The primary objective of this role is to ensure the safe and efficient loading and packaging of dry ice products in strict adherence to quality control standards. Additionally, this position is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the facility to ensure a safe working environment.

Responsibilities

• Loading & Packaging: Perform the daily loading, weighing, and packaging of dry ice products into various containers (blocks, pellets, slices) based on customer orders.
• Quality Assurance: Inspect all finished products to ensure they meet the company's strict quality standards regarding weight, density, and packaging integrity.
• Equipment Operation: Operate production machinery and material handling equipment (such as forklifts or pallet jacks) safely and efficiently.
• Documentation: Accurate logging of production numbers, shipping manifests, and inventory usage.

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, commissions, proportions, and percent.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year experience in a production/manufacturing environment.

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, 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.

Equity and Inclusion

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic.

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].