Cylinder Operator - LVL 1 (Union - HI)
Location: Kapolei, HI - Filling industrial
The Level I Operator will manually and/or with the aid of material handling equipment move industrial gas cylinders to different areas of the plant and loads/unloads cylinders from delivery trucks.
Job Description:- Safely operate forklift, hand-truck, pallet-jack, chain hoist, etc. to load/unload compressed industrial gas, liquid cylinders to and from delivery trucks to filling and storage areas.
- May load cylinders onto vehicles manually or with the aid of material handling equipment.
- Transfer plant cylinders to different areas within the facility using a forklift.
- Performs cylinder maintenance such as valving, de-valving, and shot blasting
- Perform cylinder cleaning, painting and maintenance as needed
- Identify and sort cylinders for efficient refilling and handling.
- Notify foreman or manager if normal truck loading duties cannot be accomplished for any reason.
- Replace pallet straps as necessary.
- Comply with all company safety policies and procedures.
- Attend safety meetings.
- Complete load sheets accurately and distribute to drivers at the end of shift.
- Maintain a clean, safe and orderly plant appearance.
- Report any equipment or facility defect(s) to foreman or manager.
- Comply with all Airgas safety rules and company policies.
- Ensure any accident or injury is promptly reported.
- Wear proper PPE in work area at all time.
- Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace.
Required Qualifications:- Minimum one (1) year related experience and/or training preferred.
- Prior forklift operating experience is necessary, certification preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, MSDS, and procedure manuals.
- Possess basic math skills addition and subtraction.
- Possess basic writing skills spelling and punctuation, legible letters and numbers.
- Able to perform heavy physical work - routinely pushing pulling more than 125 lbs with prolonged standing.
- Able to work safe and efficiently in a fast-paced environment, to meet deadlines.
- Detailed-oriented with good organizational skills.
- Must be able to work occasional overtime to meet operational deadlines.
- Team player attitude with ability to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds
- Must be punctual and comply with shift schedule.
- Pre-employment and random drug testing applies.
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 AirgasAirgas, 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 us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com.California Privacy Notice
