Production Operator I

Airgas; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays & vacation

Early benefits after 30 days

Job summary

Airgas in Spokane, WA is seeking a Production Operator I for the night shift (10:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m.). You will load/unload cylinders, move inventory, and operate forklifts to support daily production.

The role requires safety focus, teamwork, and physical stamina to handle heavy cylinders. Airgas provides comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to work occasional overtime to meet the production schedules.
• Must be able to work in a drug-free workplace.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment.
• Exposure to noise, hazards, and moving machinery; heavy physical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload cylinders from inbound/outbound vehicles and move cylinders as directed.
• Adhere to safety policies and use PPE.
• Maintain positive relationships with vendors and teammates.
• Stage cylinders for filling in designated areas to minimize handling.
• Load/unload fleet vehicles daily and spot trucks/trailers on property.
• Transfer cylinders to/from ground storage as needed.
• Report cylinder shortages and discrepancies to leadership.
• Operate forklift and other equipment to support material flow.
• Maintain and request upkeep of equipment; keep work area clean.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Skills

Diversity collaboration

Independent work

Overtime readiness

PPE compliance

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Heavy lifting

Outdoor work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

R10099534 Production Operator I (Open)

Location: Spokane, WA - 4230 E

Pay: $21.50/hr + $1.50 Shift Differential

Shift: 10:00 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.

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 Production Operator I in Spokane, WA!

We are looking for you!

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

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.

Responsibilities

• The production operator contributes to loading and unloading cylinders from inbound and outbound vehicles including company owned and common carriers. Assists with movement of all cylinders as directed by the team and leadership.
• Contributes to adherence to company policies including safety and the use of personal protective equipment.
• Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you build alignment and positive relationships with vendors, co-workers, and leadership.
• Stages cylinders in designated areas of the production plant for filling. These areas will be designated by production personnel and shall be areas that ensure the least amount of handling.
• Loads and unloads our fleet of 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 leadership.
• Inspects all cylinders for general condition, reports all discrepancies to leadership.
• Operates a forklift and other equipment as needed to support material flow.
• Maintains equipment and communicates requests to Plant Manager in writing.
• Contributes to cleaning and maintaining the assigned area.
• Regular and predictable attendance is a core part of our team's success in this position.
• Airgas associates are expected to act with care, adapt to our environment and engage to trust and grow - core tenets within the Be, Act, Engage framework of employee performance.
• All employees are expected to support the team with various tasks that fall within the qualifications but not specifically described.

Required Qualifications

• Must be able to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to work occasional overtime to meet the production schedules.
• Must be able to work in a drug-free workplace.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment.
• May be exposed to noise or vibrations, hazards, potential explosives, burns electrical or other fumes, mist, dust, odors or gas. Will be around moving machinery and equipment on uneven ground with varying conditions and layouts.
• Must be able to work outdoors in temperatures ranging from -10 to over 110 degrees.
• Ability to perform very heavy work, routinely lift, push, pull, carry 50+ pounds and occasionally lift76 to greater than 100 pounds. May occasionally stoop, bend, couch, crawl, twist, kneel or squat up to 33% of the day.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Must be able to operate forklift in a safe manner and maintain appropriate forklift certifications.

The hourly base pay range for this position in Washington is $21.50/hr. Please note that the hourly base pay information is a general guideline only. Airgas considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

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.

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 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.

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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