Plant Operator: Gas Cylinder Filling & Safety

Airgas; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Parental leave

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Vacation & sick time

Job summary

Airgas in Bloomington, IL is hiring a Plant Operator to support site operations by safely repackaging, filling, and handling compressed gas cylinders. You will operate warehouse equipment, perform inspections, and maintain accurate records to ensure compliance and efficiency.

This role offers $28.50 per hour, a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match, tuition assistance, vacation and sick time, and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous plant operations experience preferred.
• Technical certification in industrial operations a plus.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate warehouse equipment (forklift, pallet jack, hand truck, lift gate) to transport and organize cylinder inventory.
• Fill gas cylinders and cryogenic containers to required pressures or weights.
• Conduct pre-fill and post-fill inspections and leak tests.
• Quarantine damaged cylinders needing maintenance or re-testing.
• Maintain accurate filling, measurement, and inventory records.
• Perform routine plant walkthroughs and escalate safety concerns.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety conscious

Forklift operation

Flexibility for shifts

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certification in industrial operations

Job description

Airgas in Bloomington, IL is hiring a Plant Operator to support site operations by safely repackaging, filling, and handling compressed gas cylinders. You will operate warehouse equipment, perform inspections, and maintain accurate records to ensure compliance and efficiency.

This role offers $28.50 per hour, a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match, tuition assistance, vacation and sick time, and paid holidays.