Airgas
Position
Production Operator IV
Company Airgas
Location Brush Prairie, WA - Filling industrial
Pay $26.50/hr + Pay for Performance Bonus
Job Overview Airgas is hiring for a Production Operator in Brush Prairie, WA. At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
Responsibilities
Safely handle and fill pure and mixed gases to specialty, medical, food, industrial grade into high pressure and liquid gas cylinders in compliance with federal, state, local regulations and meet standard operating procedures.
Adhere to company policies including safety and the use of personal protective equipment.
Perform various duties in the plant including forklift operation, material handling and sorting, inspecting, and/or cylinder maintenance work.
Inspect cylinders prior to filling, following standard procedures as required by government, Airgas, and distributor standards.
Conduct a variety of safety checks per procedures, including odor tests, checking caps and valves.
Analyze products for purity and correct mixtures.
Handle high‑pressure gas and liquid cylinders. Prepare high‑pressure cylinders and cryogenic vessels for filling. Attach to manifold and evacuate cylinders to eliminate all possible contaminants.
Fill cylinders by pressure and weight, per regulations and standards.
Assist with the loading and unloading of cylinders on and off pallets and tractor trailers.
Operate a forklift, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment.
Manage paperwork to DOT, FDA, OSHA, and Airgas standards. Complete quality control sheets as required.
Understand hazards of various gases; determine size and contents of cylinders by reading and interpreting cylinder labels and the color‑coding of tanks; accurately label cylinders.
Comply with all government and company standards relating to safe handling of hazardous materials/cylinder gases.
Maintain a neat, clean and orderly plant appearance.
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function.
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Must be able to operate a forklift in a safe manner and maintain appropriate certifications.
Must be able to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.
Must be able to work in a drug‑free workplace.
Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision plans.
Vacation, sick time, floating holidays and paid holidays for full‑time employees.
Progressive parental leave package for eligible Airgas parents.
401(k) plan with company matching funds.
Tuition reimbursement and discounted college tuition for employees’ dependents.
Airgas Scholarship Program.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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‑accommodationrequest@airgas.com.
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Company Airgas
Location Brush Prairie, WA - Filling industrial
Pay $26.50/hr + Pay for Performance Bonus
Job Overview Airgas is hiring for a Production Operator in Brush Prairie, WA. At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
Responsibilities
Safely handle and fill pure and mixed gases to specialty, medical, food, industrial grade into high pressure and liquid gas cylinders in compliance with federal, state, local regulations and meet standard operating procedures.
Adhere to company policies including safety and the use of personal protective equipment.
Perform various duties in the plant including forklift operation, material handling and sorting, inspecting, and/or cylinder maintenance work.
Inspect cylinders prior to filling, following standard procedures as required by government, Airgas, and distributor standards.
Conduct a variety of safety checks per procedures, including odor tests, checking caps and valves.
Analyze products for purity and correct mixtures.
Handle high‑pressure gas and liquid cylinders. Prepare high‑pressure cylinders and cryogenic vessels for filling. Attach to manifold and evacuate cylinders to eliminate all possible contaminants.
Fill cylinders by pressure and weight, per regulations and standards.
Assist with the loading and unloading of cylinders on and off pallets and tractor trailers.
Operate a forklift, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment.
Manage paperwork to DOT, FDA, OSHA, and Airgas standards. Complete quality control sheets as required.
Understand hazards of various gases; determine size and contents of cylinders by reading and interpreting cylinder labels and the color‑coding of tanks; accurately label cylinders.
Comply with all government and company standards relating to safe handling of hazardous materials/cylinder gases.
Maintain a neat, clean and orderly plant appearance.
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function.
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Must be able to operate a forklift in a safe manner and maintain appropriate certifications.
Must be able to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.
Must be able to work in a drug‑free workplace.
Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision plans.
Vacation, sick time, floating holidays and paid holidays for full‑time employees.
Progressive parental leave package for eligible Airgas parents.
401(k) plan with company matching funds.
Tuition reimbursement and discounted college tuition for employees’ dependents.
Airgas Scholarship Program.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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‑accommodationrequest@airgas.com.
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