Production Operator I - NCA

KEEN COMPRESSED GAS CO.; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

KEEN COMPRESSED GAS CO. in New Castle, Delaware seeks qualified Operators to safely and accurately fill liquefied and high-pressure gas cylinders, adhering to DOT, FDA, industry and company procedures.

Responsibilities include inspecting cylinders, filling by pressure/temperature or gravimetrically, labeling per GHS standards, and maintaining clean work areas. Multiple operator levels indicate increasing responsibility across different gas types.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Windows-based applications.
• Familiar with Keen, Industry (GAWDA), US FDA guidelines applicable to filling industrial, medical and specialty gases.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Inspect cylinders prior to filling, following standard operating procedures and Keen Pre-Fill requirements; evacuate cylinders to eliminate contaminants.
• Fill cylinders by pressure/temperature or gravimetrically per regulations, industry standards and company procedures.
• Ensure cylinders are properly prepared for shipping with proper product labels per GHS standards, lot labeling, valve shrink wrapping, and quality certs as required.
• Complete production control records as required in a timely manner at the time of production.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area (i.e., manifold) and dispose of dust, trash and contaminants.
• Performs other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading English

Mathematical ability

Communication

Team coordination

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

Qualified Operators are responsible for the safe and accurate filling of liquefied and high-pressure gas cylinders, including pure and multi-component gases. Operators must follow established quality and conformance specifications in compliance with DOT, FDA, industry, and company requirements to ensure product quality, safety, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.

Job Responsibilities

• Inspect cylinders prior to filling, following standard operating procedures as required by industry standards and Keen Pre-Fill requirements; evacuation of cylinders to eliminate contaminants.
• Fill cylinders by pressure/temperature or gravimetrically per regulations, industry standards and company procedures.
• Ensure cylinders are properly prepared for shipping to include proper product labels per GHS standards, lot labeling, valve shrink wrapping, and quality certs as required.
• Complete production control records as required in a timely at the time of production.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area (i.e., manifold) to include proper disposal of dust, trash and any item which introduces a contaminant (i.e., oil, grease, hydrocarbon, food-based allergen) that may interact with the fill process or cylinders being filled.
• Performs other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

Operator Levels:

• Operator I: Liquefied Propane & Propylene
• Operator II: Liquefied Industrial (Ar, CO2, N2, and O2)
• Operator III: Level II and Liquefied Medical (CO2, N2, N2O and O2)
• Operator IV: Industrial/Medical High Pressure Automated and Manual Swing Arm Manifolds A - H
• Operator V: Industrial/Medical/VHP Pure Gases and Multicomponent Mixtures in Cylinders and Banks by Pressure Temperature or Gravimetrically on Manifolds J, K, R, W, X, Y
• Qualifications as Level I through Filler V are detailed in the Employee Training Matrix.

Job Requirements:

• Familiar with Keen, Industry (GAWDA), US Food and Drug Administration guidelines applicable to filling industrial, medical and specialty gases.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate and coordinate effectively across departments.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow safety rules, operating instructions, policies, and procedures in English.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

Job Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Windows-based applications.

Safety Requirements:

• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Complete required safety training and maintain applicable certifications.
• Safely operate equipment and report unsafe conditions, incidents, or hazards promptly.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work environment.
• Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 70 pounds, occasionally lift more with assistance.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, kneel, and crawl for extended periods.
• Comfort working in environments with exposure to loud noises, dust, fumes, or vibrations.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, the employee may be required to perform additional functions. Keen Compressed Gas reserves the right to revise our job descriptions at any time and assign other duties to this position.