Production Operator II

Airgas, Inc.; Arlington (WA); On-site; USD 57,236,524 - 77,299,891; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Airgas, Inc. in Arlington, WA is seeking a Production Operator II to support loading/unloading cylinders and perform cylinder maintenance with safety checks. The role involves forklift operation, quality control, and adherence to government and Airgas standards.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans. The position requires the ability to work outdoors in wide temperatures and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate forklift in a safe manner and maintain forklift certifications.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to work overtime to meet production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload cylinders and perform cylinder maintenance using blasting, painting and valves.
• Perform quality control and safety inspection of cylinders for compliance.
• Operate forklift, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment as needed.
• Coordinate paperwork to DOT, FDA, OSHA, and Airgas standards.
• Label cylinders correctly and maintain safe handling of hazardous materials.
• Maintain a neat, clean and orderly plant area and support production schedules.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Safety Compliance

Quality Control

Team Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Tools

Forklift

Job description

R10095935 Production Operator II (Open)

Location

Arlington, WA - Filling industrial

• Pay: $23.50 /hr + Performance Bonus
• 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 up to 14-week paid birth benefits 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 Production Operator II supports the team by loading and unloading cylinders, and performing cylinder maintenance using blasting, painting and using valves on equipment. Performs quality control and safety inspection of cylinders. Dedicated to supporting adherence to company policies including safety and the use of personal protective equipment.

• Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a collaborative manner with vendors, co-workers and management.
• Performs various duties in the plant to include forklift operation, material handling and sorting, inspecting, and/or cylinder maintenance work.
• Inspects cylinders prior to filling, following standard procedures as required by government, Airgas, and distributor standards.
• Conducts a variety of safety checks per procedures, including odor tests, checking caps, and valves.
• Analyzes products for purity and correct mixtures.
• Handles high-pressure industrial and liquid cylinders. Prepares high pressure cylinders and cryogenic vessels for filling.
• Attaches to manifold, evacuates cylinders to eliminate all possible contaminants.
• Fills cylinders by pressure and weight, per regulations and standards.
• Assists with the loading and unloading of cylinders on and off pallets and tractor trailers.
• Operates a forklift, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment as needed.
• Coordinates paperwork to DOT, FDA, OSHA, and Airgas standards. Completes quality control sheets as required.
• Brings an understanding of hazards of various gases; size and contents of cylinders by reading and interpreting cylinder labels and the color‑coding of tanks. Accurately labels cylinders.
• Upholds all government and company standards relating to the safe handling of hazardous materials/cylinder gases.
• Maintains a neat, clean and orderly plant appearance.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of 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 perform any reasonable work request that falls within the qualifications but not specifically described.

Required Qualifications

• Must be able to operate forklift in a safe manner and maintain appropriate forklift certifications.
• Must be able to operate in a drug‑free workplace.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment.
• Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to work occasional overtime to meet production schedules.
• 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 lift 76 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 work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.

The hourly base pay range for this position in Washington is $23.50 /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.

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.

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 us‑[e-mail].

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