Plant Operator

Airgas, Inc.
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, long term disability, tuition assistance, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Tennessee, Kingsport
Jun 04, 2025
R10069830 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! TEXT "Plant Operator Kingsport" to 980-445-9764 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! ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM? CALL JACOB AT 980-445-9764 OR TEXT "Plant Operator" to 980-445-9764 JOB SUMMARY: 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. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Operate and safely maintain equipment for pumping or repackaging gases into cylinders. Perform all required pre-fill and post-fill inspections and tests before cylinders are released. Ensure cylinders are adequately maintained - cylinders requiring maintenance or repair are removed from service until corrected. Regularly inspect and maintain pumping apparatus and associated pressure gages and monitoring devices. Fill cylinders or containers to proper pressure or weight, whichever is appropriate. Ensure cylinder filling records are accurately maintained and that all required procedures are followed in order to comply with local, state and federal regulations. Conduct periodic plant checks for safe and efficient operation. Operate a forklift, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment. Maintain neat, clean and orderly plant appearance. Perform mathematical calculations. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist with loading and unloading trucks and/or trailers when required. Assist with inventory, general housekeeping, and help with customers when necessary. If qualified, perform backup duties as a Driver when necessary. Other duties and projects as assigned. ________________________ Are you a MATCH? EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent (GED). 0 - 1 year of operations or production experience, preferably in a manufacturing or distribution environment. Forklift certified / possess valid forklift operators license. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Ability to routinely lift 25 - 60 lbs. Ability to perform work during prolonged standing up to 8 hours; frequent bending, stooping, crouching, reaching, grasping, feeling and repetitive motion also required. Ability to perform functions during occasional climbing, balancing, kneeling, crawling, pushing, pulling and finger activities. Ability to read and comprehend Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines. Must be able to work occasional overtime, if necessary. Must be able to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and background. Must be able to work outdoors in temperatures ranging from 30 to 110 degrees. Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace. This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of this position.Incumbents are expected to follow any other reasonable instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required by their supervisor.Performance of this job in a safe manner and in keeping with established Airgas policies is a condition of employment. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability ________________________ 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 us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com. _________________________ California Privacy Notice