Military Veterans are Encouraged to Apply. -R10054024 Plant Operator (Open) Location: Kingsport, TN - Filling industrial - 440 How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? Discover an exciting Career with AIRGAS!! We have immediate openings and we want you to join our team! CALLor Text Kingsport to 980- ###-#### Plant Operator APPLY NOW!! Location: Kingsport, TN Schedule: Mon - Fri - AM Airgas offers a full benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, Vacation, Sick, Paid Holidays, 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance and much more! Benefits Start after 30 days of employment. Stop your job search and start looking at your next career. At Airgas, we have the opportunity to join an exceptional team that delivers results and pays you for your hard work and dedication! The Plant Operator is responsible for examining, testing, filling, and weighingcompressed and liquefied gas cylinders in accordance with company policies and procedures, and local, state and federal regulations. The Plant Operator is also responsible for meeting all safety standards in the loading and unloading of cylinder gases in accordance with Airgas procedures.
- Operate and maintain equipment within our production facility, including compressors, pumps, filling stations, and forklifts, to ensure a steady supply of industrial gases.
- Perform routine inspections and maintenance tasks to ensure equipment is in optimal condition, identifying and addressing any issues promptly.
- Safely handle and transport cylinders, including filling and quality checks, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
- Operate a forklift to move materials and products within the facility safely.
- Maintain accurate records of equipment maintenance, cylinder tracking, and production activities.
- Collaborate with the team to maintain a clean and organized work environment.
- Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a secure work environment.
- Participate in safety meetings and training sessions to enhance your knowledge and skills. ________________________ Are you a MATCH?
- High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification in industrial operations is a plus.
- Previous experience in plant operations, industrial maintenance, or a related field is preferred.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot equipment issues.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Commitment to safety and adherence to safety protocols.
- Ability to operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Flexibility to work shifts and overtime as needed. ________________________ 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, 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, including 14 weeks of paid child birth benefit for birth mothers on leave, as well as paid parental leave benefits for other associates. 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 for dependent children. _________________________ Your differences enhance our performance 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. 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. _________________________ Equal Employment Opportunity Information We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Please click here to view the EEO Know Your Rights poster and here to view the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination poster. Airgas, an Air Liquide Company invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company's written Affirmative Action Plan or Policy Statement. This plan or policy statement is available for inspection upon request. Airgas, an Air Liquide Company and its group of companies 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 ...@airgas.com . _________________________ California Privacy Notice