Plant Operator (Cylinder Prep)

Airgas, Inc.; Stryker (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Family Benefits

Paid parental leave benefits (14 weeks

401(k) Retirement Plan with company 1:

Tuition Assistance

Airgas Scholarship Program

Job summary

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is hiring a Plant Operator (Cylinder Prep) in Stryker, OH. The role involves preparing and inspecting cylinders, organizing the yard, applying protective coatings, and assisting with loading cylinders onto trucks.

Collaboration with the team is essential to maintain safety and high quality standards. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, basic math, and the ability to read/write in English.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic math skills.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to clearly write and fill out a report in English.
• Ability to read and interpret documents in English.
• Ability to move gas cylinders.

Responsibilities

• Organize and transport incoming gas cylinders.
• Prepare cylinder surfaces by removing old labels and applying coatings.
• Inspect and prepare cylinders for filling; support valve installation.
• Collaborate with logistics to load/unload trucks and shuttle vehicles.
• Perform preventative maintenance on cylinder prep equipment and maintain a clean work area.
• Champion health and safety and ISO quality initiatives.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Basic math

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

R10101764 Plant Operator (Cylinder Prep) (Open)

Location:

Stryker, OH (ASG) - Industrial spec gas

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 Cylinder Prep Tech in Stryker, OH!

We are looking for you!

• 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 up to 14-week paid child birth benefits 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 employmen
  The Plant Operator 1 processes previous service gas cylinders in preparation for new gas production. Contributes to team safety, product quality, and high operational standards during the work shift. Collaborates with the team to organize and sort cylinders according to cylinder size and service, support cylinder maintenance (scraping/painting), and ensure an orderly yard, moving inventory by forklift and handcart within the facility. Performs careful inspection and preparation of high and low pressure cylinders for the filling process, supporting ongoing maintenance care on cylinders. Partner with logistics to load and unload common carrier trucks and Airgas shuttle trucks.

• Assess and organize incoming gas cylinders.
• Transport cylinders safely to designated processing areas.
• Prepare cylinder surfaces by removing old labels.
• Apply protective paint and temperature coatings to cylinders.
• Conduct thorough visual inspections of gas cylinders. Install new cylinder valves in both low and high pressure cylinders.
• Contribute to a clean, well-organized cylinder yard.
• Store cylinders in designated locations by service, cylinder size, and valve type. Support valve and cylinder inventory tracking.
• Gain certification to operate forklifts and partner in routine safety inspections. Safely assist with loading compressed gas cylinders onto and off of cylinder pallets.
• Collaborate on loading and unloading common carrier trucks and Airgas shuttles.
• Perform preventative maintenance on cylinder prep equipment. Maintain a safe, welcoming, and organized work area.
• Champion Health and Safety and ISO Quality initiatives alongside the management team.
• Contribute to additional team priorities as needed.

Are you a MATCH?

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:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Comprehension of basic math skills.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook) or equivalent software.
• Ability to clearly write and fill out a report in English.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, safety data sheets and procedure manuals using the English language.
• Ability to read pressure and temperature indicators.
• Ability to connect and disconnect filling lines.
• Ability to move gas cylinders.
• Work in a team environment and follow directions.
• Ability to work all shifts; subject to all weather conditions.

Physical Abilities:

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. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to meet the following physical demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand; use hands and arms; and talk or hear. The associate must lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to focus.

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.

Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE

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 their 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.

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.

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].

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