Plant Operator - 1st Shift | Safety‑Focused Production

Airgas; Bessemer (AL); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

Disability insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship program for dependents

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Vacation and sick time

Floating holidays

Commuter benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Airgas in Bessemer, AL is seeking a Plant Operator to oversee the safe, efficient operation of our production facility, including filling cylinders and maintaining equipment such as compressors, pumps, and forklifts. You will perform routine inspections, support cylinder flow and quality checks, keep accurate maintenance and production records, and participate in safety initiatives and team meetings.

A high school diploma and forklift familiarity are preferred; benefits include medical, dental,

Qualifications

• Applicants should be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in plant operations, industrial maintenance, or a related field is preferred.
• Technical certification in industrial operations is a plus.
• Industrial Gas Experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and thoughtful organizational skills.
• A shared commitment to safety and following the protocols that keep our whole team secure.
• Comfort with operating a forklift safely and efficiently.
• Flexibility to work shifts and occasional extra hours when needed to support your teammates.

Responsibilities

• Care for and steward equipment within our production facility, including compressors, pumps, filling stations, and forklifts, to support a steady supply of industrial gases.
• Engage in routine inspections and maintenance contributions to keep equipment in excellent condition, noticing and building alignment on any needs promptly to help the team succeed.
• Safely support the flow and transport of cylinders, including filling and quality checks, prioritizing the well-being of the team and following safety guidelines.
• Ideally, you bring experience operating a forklift to move materials and products within the facility safely and efficiently.
• Contribute to accurate and helpful records of equipment maintenance, cylinder tracking, and production activities to foster team transparency.
• Maintain a commitment to all safety protocols and procedures to foster a secure and supportive work environment for everyone.
• Participate in collaborative team meetings and safety initiatives to pioneer new ways of working together effectively.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certification in industrial operations

Tools

Industrial gas experience

Job description

Airgas in Bessemer, AL is seeking a Plant Operator to oversee the safe, efficient operation of our production facility, including filling cylinders and maintaining equipment such as compressors, pumps, and forklifts. You will perform routine inspections, support cylinder flow and quality checks, keep accurate maintenance and production records, and participate in safety initiatives and team meetings.

A high school diploma and forklift familiarity are preferred; benefits include medical, dental,