Plant Operator (1st Shift) with Comprehensive Benefits

Airgas USA, LLC; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 44,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Airgas, a leading U.S. supplier of industrial gases, is hiring a Plant Operator in Durham, NC to oversee filling operations and equipment stewardship in our production facility.

You will perform routine inspections, support cylinder handling, and contribute to safety and quality, with forklift experience preferred.

The role offers a Monday–Friday 1st shift with comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, tuition assistance, paid holidays, and generous time off.

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 equipment like 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

Attention to detail

Safety consciousness

Forklift operation

Team collaboration

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certification in industrial operations

Job description

Airgas, a leading U.S. supplier of industrial gases, is hiring a Plant Operator in Durham, NC to oversee filling operations and equipment stewardship in our production facility.

You will perform routine inspections, support cylinder handling, and contribute to safety and quality, with forklift experience preferred.

The role offers a Monday–Friday 1st shift with comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, tuition assistance, paid holidays, and generous time off.