Plant Operator IV (Blender)

R10097541 Plant Operator IV (Blender) (Open) Location: Durham, NC (ASG) - Industrial spec gas 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 Plant Operator (Blender) in Durham, NC ! 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 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 Recruiter: Natasha Smith| | The Plant Operator 4 contributes to filling and caring for specialty products into compressed and liquefied gas cylinders in compliance with state, federal, and local regulations. The team member is supported in upholding all Airgas safety standards, while filling, handling, storing, loading and unloading cylinders. Focuses on maintaining a steady, balanced workflow during their work shift, while also supporting our shared commitment to Airgas product quality. A Plant Operator 4 brings and shares advanced knowledge of pure gas filling process, product purification techniques, and a collaborative approach to troubleshooting production issues; regularly inspects cylinder fill equipment and performs minor maintenance. Takes ownership of daily responsibilities in a safe manner according to Airgas SOPs. Ensures thorough pre-fill and post-fill inspections on cylinders and/or trailers. Scraping, labeling and painting of cylinders. Safely maneuvers cylinders using standard equipment such as a cart or forklift. Reviews SDS's per products introduced into the facility in accordance with Airgas Standard Operating Procedures and Safety Management System requirements. Maintains accurate, legible, and timely fill sheets and cylinder filling records. Operates and supports vacuum pumps, cryogenic pumps, booster pumps, and compressors. Offloading of cryogenic materials, cascade, and cold cylinder/cold coil transfer filling. Understanding DOT Special Permits and applicability to the fill pro cess. Displays care in identifying international cylinders and their unique handling requirements. Contributes to a clean, safe, and orderly environment for the whole team. Supports additional team initiatives and projects as needed. ________________________ Are you a MATCH? High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum 1 year experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Ability to read and comprehend Safety Data Sheets (SDS). Ability to coordinate efforts with multiple departments. Aptitude for high precision work. Ability to perform the essential functions of the Plant Operator 4 position. Ability to work with others in a team environment to meet the facilities goals. Ability to operate forklift and maintain forklift certifications. Ability to follow directions, make decisions, work as a team, and be reliable. Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) or equivalent software. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to work all shifts; subject to all weather conditions. Physical Abilities: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to meet the following physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand; use hands and arms; and talk or hear. The associate must lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to focus. ________________________ 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. _________________________ 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. _________________________ 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. _________________________ 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 . _________________________ California Privacy Notice