Plant Operator

Airgas, Inc.; Virginia, Hopewell (MN, VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Plant Operator to join their team. In this role, you'll be responsible for loading and packaging dry ice while adhering to rigorous safety and quality standards. Your contributions will ensure efficient operations in a dynamic work environment. This position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and retirement plans. If you thrive in a hands-on role and are looking to grow within a supportive company, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Floating holidays

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• One year experience in production/manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Load and package dry ice daily, complying with safety standards.
• Perform clean-up functions including sweeping, washing, and trash removal.

Skills

Ability to read and write

Understanding and following directions

Mathematical skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

Job description

R10068242 Plant Operator (Open)

Location:

Hopewell, VA - Filling industrial - Dry-ice

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

1. Loads and packages dry ice daily in accordance with quality standards, knowing and complying with all safety and quality policies and procedures.
2. Performs clean-up functions including sweeping, washing, painting, trash removal, and pick-up.

Are you a MATCH?

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• One (1) year experience in a production/manufacturing environment.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Able to read and write.
• Able to understand and follow the directions of supervisors.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be in good physical condition. Routine lifting and manipulation of dry ice blocks ranging from 5 to 60 pounds.
• Work may require standing, stooping, crouching, or bending.

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.

• Unconditioned workspace (warm in summer, cool in winter). Use of PPE such as hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety shoes is required. Gloves must be worn when handling dry ice due to its extreme cold.
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts.
• Ability to work safely in a noisy environment with elevated levels of CO2 vapor.
• Shift work required.

Benefits and Diversity

We support our Airgas Families with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, vacation, sick leave, floating holidays, and paid holidays. We offer parental leave, 401k with matching, tuition reimbursement, college tuition discounts for dependents, and scholarships.

We value diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or other protected characteristics. We believe diversity fosters innovation and a positive work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer and evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. For accommodations related to disabilities, contact us at [e-mail].