Production Operator / Filler IV

About this role

R10097159 Production Operator / Filler IV (Open)

Location: San Jose, CA - Hobson - Filling industrial

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative. At Airgas, we RESPECT , HONOR and VALUE diversity.

Airgas is Hiring for a Production Operator IV in San Jose, CA!

We are looking for you!

• Pay: $27.50 / hr. + Pay for 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 child 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 Plant Operator IV will contribute to safely handling and filling gas products into liquid, medical and high pressure gas cylinders in compliance with federal, state, local regulations, and meeting the standard operating procedures of Airgas.

• Performing various duties in the plant including monitoring equipment to fill industrial gas mixes, cryogenic gases and medical gas products as well as supporting Level 1 & 2 duties.

• Carefully checks and verifies cylinders prior to filling, following standard procedures as required by government, Airgas, and distributor standards.

• Partners in conducting a variety of Safety checks per procedures, such as odor tests, checking caps and valves. Analyzes products for purity and correct mixtures.

• Safely operates and works with high-pressure, medical 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.

• Collaborates on the loading & unloading of cylinders on & off pallets and tractor trailers.

• Operates a forklift, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment.

• Coordinates documentation to DOT, FDA, OSHA, and Airgas standards.

• Completes quality control sheets as required.

• Applies 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.

• Complies with all government and company standards relating to the safe handling of hazardous materials/cylind er gases.

• Maintains a neat, clean and orderly plant appearance.

• Team members are encouraged to support any reasonable work request that aligns with their qualifications, even if not specifically described.

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Are you a MATCH?

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year of related experience

Preferred Qualifications: • HS Diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Forklift Certification

• FDA and Food Grade Training

• CGMP training

• Minimum of 1 year of prior experience in filling low pressure gases

• Must have completed training and be proficient in filling all cryogenic liquids as well as all pure industrial gases.

• Strong background in gas, welding and safety supply industry or chemical industry preferred

• 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.

• Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.

• Strong level of attention to detail.

The hourly base pay range for this position in California is $27.50/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.

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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.

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.

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About Airgas 

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leadin

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