Production Associate (Helper)

Airgas; Montgomeryville (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 24,548 - 34,963; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Paid Holidays and Vacation

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Airgas is seeking a Production Associate (Helper) in Montgomeryville, PA. The role involves safely operating equipment to manage packaged gas cylinders and performing various maintenance tasks. Candidates should have a high school degree or GED, mechanical aptitude, and at least one year of technical experience. Airgas offers competitive pay of $21.60 per hour and comprehensive family benefits, including health, dental, and a 401(k) plan with company match. Join our team dedicated to safety and innovation!

Qualifications

• Safety certification in handling hazardous materials.
• Minimum of 1 year of related technical experience.
• Familiarity with OSHA standards.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate equipment for gas cylinder handling.
• Inspect and maintain cylinders before filling.
• Perform basic maintenance and safety checks on cylinders.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Ability to operate forklifts

Math skills (addition, subtraction, etc.)

Education

High school degree or GED

Tools

SAP or similar ERP system

Google Suite

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Production Associate (Helper)Skip to main content#Production Associate (Helper) page is loaded## Production Associate (Helper)Applylocations: Montgomeryville, PAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R10091483R10091483 Production Associate (Helper) (Open)Location:Montgomeryville, PA - 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.# Airgas is Hiring for a Helper in Montgomeryville, PA!# 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.* **Pay** $21.60 an hour* **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**Recruiter: Kailee Cooper /** **[e-mail]**The Production Associate is responsible for safely operating equipment for the handling and production of packaged gas cylinders, both for high pressure and liquefied gasses* Loads and unloads gas cylinders and/or other products onto and off of route trucks and trailers moving cylinders with proper carts only.* Sorts empty cylinders by type.* Rolls cylinders and operates a forklift truck for the movement of cylinders on pallets.* Understands hazards of various gases; size and contents of cylinders by reading and interpreting cylinder labels and the color-coding of tanks. Accurately labels cylinders.* Handles high-pressure, medical and liquid cylinders. Prepares high pressure cylinders and cryogenic vessels for filling. Attaches to manifold, evacuates cylinders to eliminate all possible contaminants.* Performs basic cylinder maintenance such as painting cylinders, labeling cylinders, and cleaning of work area.* Inspects cylinders prior to filling, following standard procedures as required by government, Airgas, and distributor standards. Conducts a variety of Safety checks per procedures, such as odor tests, checking caps and valves. Fills cylinders by pressure and weight, per regulations and standards.* Checks for cylinder quantities, styles and product, and/or assists with inventory* Manages paperwork to DOT, FDA, OSHA, and Airgas standards. Completes quality control sheets as required.* Complies with all government and company standards relating to the safe handling of hazardous materials/cylinder gases.## \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_## ## 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 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].\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_