Cylinder Operator

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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.

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• $27.56/hr.

This position (including all levels of the position: 1-3, Maintenance Technician, Foreman) has responsibility for the safe operation and maintenance of Airgas USA, LLC production facilities. The ASU-CO2 Production Operator is responsible for maintaining plant production, operating efficiency, regulatory compliance, and safety. Due to the complexity of the skill sets needed for this position, ASU-CO2 Production Operator levels (1-3, Maintenance Technician, Foreman) have been established to distinguish work performance capabilities and the degree of independence each task is to be performed.

An individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility successfully. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required for this position and the different levels (1-3, Maintenance Technician, Foreman) of the position:

• Instills safety in others by being safety minded and modeling good safety practices

• Exhibits understanding of and performing job duties in compliance with all local and federal governmental regulations (FDA, OSHA, EPA, DOT, cGMP, etc.) and all company policies and procedures. (Including MOC's, PSSR's, and QIR's, etc.)

• Ensuring on-site contractors, vendors, guests, or visitors meet site specific training requirements and that these are documented, including Hold Harmless & Insurance Policies and Procedures.

• Performs administrative function responsibilities as delegated by Plant Manager.

• Interacts with national and local product scheduling to meet customer requirements.

• Ensures customer product delivery requirements and pertinent documentation and affiliated reporting requirements are completed on time and with zero defects.

• Compliance to Qualification and Training program in company electronic training systems.

• Acquires basic knowledge and ability in all plant operations including processes and equipment.

• Monitors and makes operating adjustments to optimize efficiency.

• Demonstrates ability to communicate with both written and spoken English at the 12th grade level.

• Mechanically inclined.

Level I: Entry level position. Develops and demonstrates basic skills for the process plant. Works under supervision of more senior technicians while completing training tasks.

• 0 to 6 months of related operations experience preferred.

• Retrieve and utilize Airgas SOPs

• Demonstrate basic (piping, valves) understanding of P&IDs and PFDs.

• Familiar with basic plant operation: taking rounds, loading trucks, conducting water tests, shift turnover.

• Basic knowledge about rotating machines and instrumentation

• Small plants - can operate the plant in steady state (normal operation and knows who to contact and what to do in event of emergency or unusual conditions)

• Safely operate forklift, hand-truck, pallet-jack, chain hoist, etc. to load/unload product to and from delivery trucks to filling and storage areas.

• May load product onto vehicles manually or with the aid of material handling equipment.

• Transfer product to different areas within the facility using a forklift.

• Operation of dry ice production machines.

• Cutting and packing of dry ice.

• Prepares dry ice boxes and packaging materials for present or future production.

• Weighs and tags full dry ice boxes.

• Notify foreman or manager if normal truck loading duties cannot be accomplished for any reason.

The hourly base pay range for this position in Hawaii is $27.56/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.

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Benefits

We care about and support all Airgas associates. 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.

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.

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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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