About this opportunity
Airgas lists this Production Operator II opportunity in san jose, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Production Operator II (Open)Airgas is Hiring for a Production Operator 2 in San Jose, CA!The Production Operator II will be responsible for safely handling and filling gas products into liquid, medical, and high-pressure gas cylinders in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and meeting the standard operating procedures of Airgas.Performing various duties in the plant, including monitoring equipment to fill industrial gas mixes, cryogenic gases, and medical gas products, and performing both level 1 & 2 duties.Inspects cylinders prior to filling, following standard procedures as required by government, Airgas, and distributor standards. Conducts a variety of Safety checks per procedures, such as odor tests and checking caps and valves.Analyzes products for purity and correct mixtures.Handles high-pressure, medical, and liquid cylinders. Prepares high-pressure cylinders and cryogenic vessels for filling. Attaches to the manifold and evacuates cylinders to eliminate all possible contaminants.Fills cylinders by pressure and weight, per regulations and standards.Assists with the loading and unloading of cylinders on and off pallets and tractor trailers. Operates a forklift, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment.Manages paperwork to DOT, FDA, OSHA, and Airgas standards. Completes quality control sheets as required.Understands hazards of various gases, sizes, and contents of cylinders by reading and interpreting cylinder labels and the color-coding of tanks. Accurately labels cylinders.Compliance with all government and company standards for safely handling hazardous materials/cylinder gases.Maintains a neat, clean, and orderly plant appearance.All employees are expected to perform any reasonable work request that falls within the qualifications but not specifically described.Required Qualifications:Ability to complete training and achieve certifications for filling all cryogenic liquids and pure industrial gases.Ability to complete FDA, Food Grade, and CGMP Training and achieve certificationsMust be able to operate forklift and maintain appropriate forklift certifications.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Ability to read and comprehend material safety data sheets.Must be able to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.Excellent customer service skills.Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.Strong level of attention to detail.Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not open for non-immigrant visa sponsorship.Preferred Qualifications:HS Diploma or equivalent.Minimum of 1 year of prior experience in related manufacturing operation; filling or loading experience.Strong background in gas, welding, and safety supply industry or chemical industry.Prior forklift experience.
Worksite address
san jose, CA, 95112, US
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