Airgas
Acetylene Plant Operator (Open)
Location: Ringgold, GA (Plant) - Acetylene production & filling How Will You Contribute and Grow? 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. 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 Health. Air Liquide is present in 78 countries with approximately 64,500 associates globally. Plant Operator Location: Ringgold, GA Shift: 2nd Hours: Monday - Friday 2pm - 10:30pm The Plant Operator is responsible for examining, testing, filling, and weighing compressed and liquefied gas cylinders in accordance with company policies and procedures, and local, state and federal regulations. The Plant Operator is also responsible for meeting all safety standards in the loading and unloading of cylinder gases in accordance with Airgas procedures. Essential Functions: Operate and safely maintain equipment for pumping or repackaging gases into cylinders. Perform all required pre-fill and post-fill inspections and tests before cylinders are released. Ensure cylinders are adequately maintained
cylinders requiring maintenance or repair are removed from service until corrected. Regularly inspect and maintain pumping apparatus and associated pressure gages and monitoring devices. Fill cylinders or containers to proper pressure or weight, whichever is appropriate. Ensure cylinder filling records are accurately maintained and that all required procedures are followed in order to comply with local, state and federal regulations. Conduct periodic plant checks for safe and efficient operation. Operate a forklift, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment. Maintain neat, clean and orderly plant appearance. Perform mathematical calculations. Additional Responsibilities: Assist with loading and unloading trucks and/or trailers when required. Assist with inventory, general housekeeping, and help with customers when necessary. If qualified, perform backup duties as a Driver when necessary. Other duties and projects as assigned. Are You a Match? High school diploma or equivalent (GED). 0
1 year of operations or production experience, preferably in a manufacturing or distribution environment. Forklift certified / possess valid forklift operators license. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to routinely lift 25
60 lbs. Ability to perform work during prolonged standing up to 8 hours; frequent bending, stooping, crouching, reaching, grasping, feeling and repetitive motion also required. Ability to perform functions during occasional climbing, balancing, kneeling, crawling, pushing, pulling and finger activities. Ability to read and comprehend Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines. Must be able to work occasional overtime, if necessary. Must be able to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and background. Must be able to work outdoors in temperatures ranging from 30 to 110 degrees. Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace. 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, 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, including 14 weeks of paid child birth benefit for birth mothers on leave, as well as paid parental leave benefits for other associates. Additionally, we offer our employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees' dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children. Your Differences Enhance Our Performance. 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. 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. Equal Employment Opportunity Information. We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Location: Ringgold, GA (Plant) - Acetylene production & filling How Will You Contribute and Grow? 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. 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 Health. Air Liquide is present in 78 countries with approximately 64,500 associates globally. Plant Operator Location: Ringgold, GA Shift: 2nd Hours: Monday - Friday 2pm - 10:30pm The Plant Operator is responsible for examining, testing, filling, and weighing compressed and liquefied gas cylinders in accordance with company policies and procedures, and local, state and federal regulations. The Plant Operator is also responsible for meeting all safety standards in the loading and unloading of cylinder gases in accordance with Airgas procedures. Essential Functions: Operate and safely maintain equipment for pumping or repackaging gases into cylinders. Perform all required pre-fill and post-fill inspections and tests before cylinders are released. Ensure cylinders are adequately maintained
cylinders requiring maintenance or repair are removed from service until corrected. Regularly inspect and maintain pumping apparatus and associated pressure gages and monitoring devices. Fill cylinders or containers to proper pressure or weight, whichever is appropriate. Ensure cylinder filling records are accurately maintained and that all required procedures are followed in order to comply with local, state and federal regulations. Conduct periodic plant checks for safe and efficient operation. Operate a forklift, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment. Maintain neat, clean and orderly plant appearance. Perform mathematical calculations. Additional Responsibilities: Assist with loading and unloading trucks and/or trailers when required. Assist with inventory, general housekeeping, and help with customers when necessary. If qualified, perform backup duties as a Driver when necessary. Other duties and projects as assigned. Are You a Match? High school diploma or equivalent (GED). 0
1 year of operations or production experience, preferably in a manufacturing or distribution environment. Forklift certified / possess valid forklift operators license. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to routinely lift 25
60 lbs. Ability to perform work during prolonged standing up to 8 hours; frequent bending, stooping, crouching, reaching, grasping, feeling and repetitive motion also required. Ability to perform functions during occasional climbing, balancing, kneeling, crawling, pushing, pulling and finger activities. Ability to read and comprehend Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines. Must be able to work occasional overtime, if necessary. Must be able to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and background. Must be able to work outdoors in temperatures ranging from 30 to 110 degrees. Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace. 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, 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, including 14 weeks of paid child birth benefit for birth mothers on leave, as well as paid parental leave benefits for other associates. Additionally, we offer our employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees' dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children. Your Differences Enhance Our Performance. 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. 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. Equal Employment Opportunity Information. We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.