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Plant Operator
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Airgas
Location: Cincinnati, OH - Dayton Rd - Filling industrial
Responsibilities
Safely operate equipment for the handling and production of packaged gas cylinders, both for high pressure and liquefied gases.
Loads and unloads gas cylinders and other products onto and off of route trucks and trailers using proper carts.
Sorts empty cylinders by type.
Rolls cylinders and operates a forklift truck for the movement of cylinders on pallets.
Understands hazards of various gases; reads and interprets cylinder labels and color‑coding; accurately labels cylinders.
Handles high‑pressure, medical and liquid cylinders; prepares high‑pressure cylinders and cryogenic vessels for filling; attaches to manifold and evacuates cylinders to eliminate contaminants.
Performs basic cylinder maintenance such as painting, labeling and cleaning of work area.
Inspects cylinders prior to filling, following standard procedures required by government, Airgas and distributor standards.
Conducts safety checks per procedures (odor tests, checking caps and valves); fills cylinders by pressure and weight per regulations and standards.
Checks for cylinder quantities, styles and product; 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 safe handling of hazardous materials/cylinder gases.
Education & Experience
HS Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Minimum of one year of prior experience in a manufacturing operation, filling or loading experience preferred.
Strong background in gas, welding and safety supply industry or chemical industry preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to read and comprehend material safety data sheets.
Must be able to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.
Strong level of attention to detail.
Mathematical skills: add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure; compute rate, ratio and percentages.
Ability to safely operate a forklift.
Physical Demands
Able to talk, walk, sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crawl or crouch.
Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus objects.
Regularly required to stand, bend, stoop, crouch, reach, grasp, feel and talk or hear; able to smell and hear leaking gas from cylinders.
Occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel or use a calculator or computer; and reach with hands and arms.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds and move up to 800 pounds with the aid of material handling equipment.
Work Environment
Minimal travel required.
Workspace contains moving mechanical parts and risk of electric shock.
Requires both indoor & outdoor environments in various seasonal weather conditions; must be able to work in temperatures ranging from -10 to over 100 degrees.
Work environment may contain loud noises and odors that may last for long periods of time or on a continual basis.
Benefits We care about and support all Airgas associates. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full‑time employees.
We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children.
Additionally, we offer our employees a 401(k) plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program.
Equal Employment Opportunity Airgas welcomes and considers applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. Airgas 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. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact us by email at
us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com .
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Plant Operator
role at
Airgas
Location: Cincinnati, OH - Dayton Rd - Filling industrial
Responsibilities
Safely operate equipment for the handling and production of packaged gas cylinders, both for high pressure and liquefied gases.
Loads and unloads gas cylinders and other products onto and off of route trucks and trailers using proper carts.
Sorts empty cylinders by type.
Rolls cylinders and operates a forklift truck for the movement of cylinders on pallets.
Understands hazards of various gases; reads and interprets cylinder labels and color‑coding; accurately labels cylinders.
Handles high‑pressure, medical and liquid cylinders; prepares high‑pressure cylinders and cryogenic vessels for filling; attaches to manifold and evacuates cylinders to eliminate contaminants.
Performs basic cylinder maintenance such as painting, labeling and cleaning of work area.
Inspects cylinders prior to filling, following standard procedures required by government, Airgas and distributor standards.
Conducts safety checks per procedures (odor tests, checking caps and valves); fills cylinders by pressure and weight per regulations and standards.
Checks for cylinder quantities, styles and product; 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 safe handling of hazardous materials/cylinder gases.
Education & Experience
HS Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Minimum of one year of prior experience in a manufacturing operation, filling or loading experience preferred.
Strong background in gas, welding and safety supply industry or chemical industry preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to read and comprehend material safety data sheets.
Must be able to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.
Strong level of attention to detail.
Mathematical skills: add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure; compute rate, ratio and percentages.
Ability to safely operate a forklift.
Physical Demands
Able to talk, walk, sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crawl or crouch.
Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus objects.
Regularly required to stand, bend, stoop, crouch, reach, grasp, feel and talk or hear; able to smell and hear leaking gas from cylinders.
Occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel or use a calculator or computer; and reach with hands and arms.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds and move up to 800 pounds with the aid of material handling equipment.
Work Environment
Minimal travel required.
Workspace contains moving mechanical parts and risk of electric shock.
Requires both indoor & outdoor environments in various seasonal weather conditions; must be able to work in temperatures ranging from -10 to over 100 degrees.
Work environment may contain loud noises and odors that may last for long periods of time or on a continual basis.
Benefits We care about and support all Airgas associates. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full‑time employees.
We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children.
Additionally, we offer our employees a 401(k) plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program.
Equal Employment Opportunity Airgas welcomes and considers applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. Airgas 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. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact us by email at
us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com .
California Privacy Notice.
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Management and Manufacturing Industries: Chemical Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Airgas by 2x.
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