Job Description
R10097310 Plant Operator (Open)
Location:
Elk Grove Village, IL - Filling industrial
HOW WILL YOU CONTRIBUTE AND GROW?
At Airgas, 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 PLANT OPERATOR IN ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL!
WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU!
* 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 a 14-week paid child birth benefit 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
- Pay $22 hr
- Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 5:00 am to 1:30 pm
The Plant Operator is responsible for safely operating equipment for the
handling and production of packaged gas cylinders, both for high pressure and
liquefied gasses.
* Loads and unloads gas cylinders and/or other products onto and off of route
trucks and trailers moving cylinders with proper carts only.
- Sorts empty cylinders by type.
- Rolls cylinders and operates a forklift truck for the movement of cylinders
on pallets.
* Understands hazards of various gasses; size and contents of cylinders by
reading and interpreting cylinder labels and the color-coding of tanks.
Accurately labels cylinders.
* Handles 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.
* Performs basic cylinder maintenance such as painting cylinders, labeling
cylinders, and cleaning of work area.
* Inspects cylinders prior to filling, following standard procedures as
required by government, Airgas, and distributor standards.
* Conducts a variety of Safety checks per procedures, such as odor tests,
checking caps and valves. Fills cylinders by pressure and weight, per
regulations and standards.
* Checks for cylinder quantities, styles and product, and/or assists with
inventory
* Manages paperwork to DOT, FDA, OSHA, and Airgas standards and completes
quality control sheets as required.
* Complies with all government and company standards relating to the safe
handling of hazardous materials/cylinder gases.
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ARE YOU A MATCH?
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a wide variety
of people with different personalities and backgrounds.
* Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and
maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Detail-oriented.
- Ability to safely operate a forklift.
- Ability to perform math functions
- Lives by Airgas safety programs, OSHA, and all related rules, regulations,
procedures which are applicable to this position's responsibilities.
* Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not
require visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not open for
non-immigrant visa sponsorship.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- HS Diploma or equivalent.
- One year of experience in manufacturing operations or loading and unloading.
- Strong background in gas, welding and safety supply industry or chemical
industry.
* Prior forklift experience.
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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 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; and a leading U.S. supplier of
ammonia products and process chemicals. 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 healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately
66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.
Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work
you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of
your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely
and efficiently. In turn, you’ll find a welcoming workplace where you’re valued
for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling
career — whatever path you choose.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Information
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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