Production Operator II

About this role

R10097875 Production Operator II (Open)

Location: Salinas, CA - 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 II in Salinas, CA!

We are looking for you!

• Pay: $25.00 /hr. - $26.00 /hr.

• 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.

As a Production Operator II you will work collaboratively to safely and efficiently carry out daily plant operations, including filling, inspecting, and analyzing industrial, cryogenic, and medical gas cylinders. In this role, you will maintain alignment with safety, DOT, FDA, and OSHA standards while sustaining high product quality, working safely with hazardous materials, and supporting daily warehouse operations. • Collaborating across plant operations, including monitoring equipment to fill industrial gas mixes, cryogenic gases, and medical gas products, fulfilling both level 1 & 2 duties.

• Inspects cylinders prior to filling, following established procedures as guided by government, Airgas, and distributor standards. Conducts a variety of safety checks per procedures, such as odor tests and checking caps and valves.

• Analyzes products to ensure high quality, purity, and correct mixtures.

• Works safely with high-pressure, medical, and liquid cylinders. Prepares high-pressure cylinders and cryogenic vessels for filling. Connects equipment to the manifold and evacuates cylinders to ensure standard purity.

• Fills cylinders by pressure and weight, adhering to regulations and standards.

• Supports the loading and unloading of cylinders on and off pallets and tractor trailers. Operates a forklift, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment.

• Coordinates documentation according to DOT, FDA, OSHA, and Airgas standards. Completes quality control sheets accurately.

• Maintains clear awareness of hazards related to various gases, sizes, and contents of cylinders by reading and interpreting cylinder labels and tank color-coding. Accurately labels cylinders.

• Upholds all government and company safety standards for working with hazardous materials/cylinder gases.

• Contributes to maintaining a safe, clean, and orderly plant environment.

• All employees are expected to perform any reasonable work request that falls within the qualifications but not specifically described.

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Are you a MATCH?

Required Qualifications :

• Must be able to work in a drug-free environment

• Be able to regularly lift 75lbs and move more than 125lbs with the aid of material handling equipment

Preferred Qualifications:  • High School Diploma or GED Equivalent is preferred

• Minimum of one (1) year related experience and/or training preferred

• Must be customer service oriented and able to interact with fellow Associates in a professional manner

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and be detailed-oriented with good organizational skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, MSDS, and procedure manuals

• Possess basic mathematic and written skills

The hourly base pay range for this position in California is $25.00 - $26.00. 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.

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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 changin

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