Plant Operator

US11345-AIRGAS Airgas USA, LLC; Star (MS); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

AD&D

Disability Insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Holidays

Vacation

Sick time

Parental leave

Airgas Scholarship Program

Job summary

Airgas USA, LLC in Star, MS is seeking a Plant Operator to load, weigh, and package dry ice products per customer orders. The role requires being 18+, with 1 year in production and forklift experience. Reading/writing and basic computer skills are preferred. Schedule is 7am-7pm with pay of $21-22/hr and comprehensive benefits.

Excellent safety practices and teamwork are essential in our fast-paced production environment. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, and more.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• 1 year experience in a production/manufacturing environment.
• 1 year of continuous forklift operation in a confined space.
• Able to read and write.
• Basic computer skills.
• On-call and shift work required.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Loading & Packaging: perform daily loading, weighing, and packaging of dry ice products into containers based on customer orders.
• Quality Assurance: inspect finished products to ensure weight, density, and packaging meet standards.
• Equipment Operation: operate production machinery and material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Documentation: accurately log production numbers, shipping manifests, and inventory usage.

Skills

Forklift operation

Reading & writing

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Plant Operator (Open)

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

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

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. At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity. Airgas is Hiring for a Plant Operator in Star, MS We are looking for you!

Pay: $21-22/HR

Schedule: 7am-7pm

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 85% in the production area (i.e. warm in summer, cool in winter). Hazards require the use of personal protective equipment (i.e. hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety shoes). Dry ice is extremely cold, and therefore requires that gloves be worn when directly handling dry ice. 15% office work to provide data entry.

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.

Are you a MATCH?

Required Qualifications: Must be 18 years of age

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year experience in a production/manufacturing environment.
• One (1) year of continuous forklift operation in a confined space.
• Able to read and write.
• Basic computer skills.
• Able to understand and follow the direction of supervisors.
• On-call and shift work required.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

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].

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.

Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE At Airgas

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 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.