Plant Operator I

Airgas, Inc.; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Paid parental leave (14 weeks)

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick time

Benefits start after 30 days

Job summary

Airgas is hiring a Plant Operator I in New Berlin, WI to safely fill gas products into liquid, medical and high‑pressure gas cylinders and to follow Airgas procedures and safety standards.

The role requires mechanical aptitude, a high school diploma or GED, and at least 1 year of related experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D, disability insurance, a 14‑week paid parental leave, a 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, vacation and sick time.

Qualifications

• High school degree or GED required.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Lives by Airgas safety programs, OSHA, and related rules and procedures.
• A minimum of 1 year of related technical experience; or an equivalent education/experience combination.

Responsibilities

• Performs cylinder analyses and ensures alignment with government and company standards.
• Calculates gas mixtures and documents results to meet quality standards.
• Identifies cylinder and valve combinations for safe and compliant mixes.
• Operates control panels, valves, gauges, and scales with precision for gas mixtures.
• Completes production records; adheres to safety regulations for handling hazardous materials.
• Safely operates forklift, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment.
• Loads/unloads cylinders and ensures proper strapping.
• Contributes to team success as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP (ERP)

Google Suite / MS Office

Job description

R10096128 Plant Operator I (Open)

Location: New Berlin, WI - Filling industrial

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 Plant Operator in New Berlin, WI!

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 a 14-week paid child birth benefit 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 employment.

The Plant Operator will be responsible for safely handling and filling gas products into liquid, medical and high pressure gas cylinders in compliance with federal, state, local regulations, and meeting the standard operating procedures of Airgas. The Loader will also be responsible for meeting all safety standards in the loading and unloading of cylinder gases per Airgas procedures.

• Performs cylinder analyses & supports alignment with government and company standards.

• Calculates gas mixtures to contribute to quality standards and documents results.

• Ensures that a mixture can be safely made. Identifies and coordinates cylinder and valve combinations to ensure compatibility with the mix and compliance.

• Operates control panels, containing valves and pressure gauges, and scales with a precision-oriented approach to gas mixtures.

• Completes all meaningful records to accurately capture all production actions. Upholds and promotes company procedures and government regulations relating to the safe handling of hazardous materials.

• Safely operates a forklift, pallet jack and other warehouse/material-handling equipment.

• Loads/unloads cylinders on/off pallets; ensuring they are strapped in.

• Contributing to team success as needed.

Are you a MATCH?

Required Qualifications

• High school degree or GED required.

• Mechanical aptitude.

• Lives by Airgas safety programs, OSHA, and all related rules, regulations, procedures which are applicable to this position's responsibilities.

• A minimum of 1 year of related technical experience. In lieu of specific industry experience, may accept an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience utilizing SAP or similar ERP system preferred.

• Intermediate knowledge of Google Suite or Microsoft Office applications.

• Demonstrated knowledge of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratios, and percent.

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 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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