Production Operator

US11345-AIRGAS Airgas USA, LLC; Battle Ground (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, &

401(k) with company match

Paid Holidays & Vacation

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Airgas is seeking a Production Operator (Open) for Brush Prairie, WA. The role involves loading and unloading cylinders from vehicles, staging for filling, and moving materials with a forklift. The position offers a part-time schedule and pay of $22/hr.

Responsibilities include ensuring safe handling of cylinders, inspecting for defects, and keeping the work area clean. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be able to operate forklifts with proper certification.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work with a wide variety of people from different backgrounds.
• Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace.
• Must wear required personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads cylinders from inbound and outbound vehicles.
• Stages cylinders for filling and moves them as directed by management.
• Operates forklift and other equipment to move materials as needed.
• Inspects cylinders for general condition and reports discrepancies to management.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area and attends work as scheduled.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Production Operator (Open) – Brush Prairie, WA – 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. Responsible for loading and unloading cylinders from inbound and outbound vehicles including company owned and common carriers. Assists with movement of all cylinders as directed by management. At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity. We are looking for you! Pay: $22/hr. Schedule: Part-Time

Job Responsibilities

• Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with vendors, co-workers and management.
• Stages cylinders in designated areas of the production plant for filling. These areas will be designated by production personnel and shall be areas that insure the least amount of handling.
• Loads and unloads all assigned company vehicles daily.
• Spot trucks and trailers within a designated area on company property.
• Transfers cylinders to and from ground storage as needed.
• Assists production personnel in removing full cylinders from the fill area.
• Reports all cylinder shortages to management.
• Inspects all cylinders for general condition, reports all discrepancies to management.
• Operates a forklift and other equipment as required to move material.
• Maintains equipment and communicates requests to Plant Manager in writing.
• Responsible for cleaning and maintaining the assigned area.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.

Required Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Required Length and Type of Experience

Must be able to operate forklift in a safe manner and maintain appropriate forklift certifications.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s)

• Must be able to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.
• Must be able to operate in a drug‑free workplace.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Up to 14‑week paid child birth benefits.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Benefits start after just 30 days of employment.
• 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.
• 401(k) plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

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.

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].