Operator - Production I

Airgas•Anchorage, AK

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Airgas is Hiring for a Plant Operator (Filler) in Anchorage, AK! Responsible for loading and unloading cylinders from inbound and outbound vehicles including company owned and common carriers. Assists with movement of all cylinders as directed by management. Responsible for adherence to company policies including safety and the use of personal protective equipment. Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with vendors, co-workers and management. Stages cylinders in designated areas of the production plant for filling. These areas will be designated by production personnel and shall be areas that insure the least amount of handling. Loads and unloads all assigned company vehicles daily. Spot trucks and trailers within a designated area on company property. Transfers cylinders to and from ground storage as needed. Assists production personnel in removing full cylinders from the fill area. Down grade pure product as needed to fill orders 100%. Reports all cylinder shortages to management. Inspects all cylinders for general condition, reports all discrepancies to management. Maintains equipment and communicates requests to Plant Manager in writing. Responsible for cleaning and maintaining the assigned area. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Must be able to operate forklift in a safe manner and maintain appropriate forklift certifications
Must be able to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds
Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace
Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment

Responsibilities

Loading and unloading cylinders from inbound and outbound vehicles
Assisting with movement of cylinders as directed by management
Adhering to company policies including safety and PPE use
Maintaining a positive work atmosphere
Staging cylinders in designated areas for filling
Loading and unloading company vehicles daily
Spotting trucks and trailers on company property
Transferring cylinders to and from ground storage
Assisting production personnel in removing full cylinders from the fill area
Downgrading pure product as needed to fill orders
Reporting cylinder shortages to management
Inspecting cylinders for general condition and reporting discrepancies
Maintaining equipment and communicating requests to the Plant Manager in writing
Cleaning and maintaining the assigned area
Maintaining regular and predictable attendance