Production Operator I

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a premier U.S. supplier of industrial, medical, and specialty gases along with hardgoods and related products. The company is recognized as one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products and a leading supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. With a workforce of approximately 18,000 skilled associates, Airgas fosters a culture that emphasizes safety, customer success, sustainability, and innovation. The company empowers its team members to express ideas freely, take initiative, and make autonomous decisions that contribute to business success. As a subsidiary of Air Liquide, which operates globally across 60 countries with 66,500 employees serving over 4 million customers and patients, Airgas benefits from an extensive international network and expertise in gases, technologies, and services for various industrial and healthcare sectors.

The role of Production Operator I at Airgas in Brush Prairie, WA, is a pivotal position within the filling industrial segment of the company. This role is hourly paid at $22.00 with eligibility for participation in a monthly bonus plan, reflecting the company’s commitment to rewarding performance and dedication. The Production Operator I is responsible for supporting the team by efficiently loading and unloading cylinders from inbound and outbound vehicles, including those operated by the company or common carriers. Ensuring the safe handling of compressed and liquid industrial gas cylinders, this role requires the operation of forklifts, hand-trucks, and pallet jacks to transport cylinders between delivery trucks, filling stations, and storage areas.

This position emphasizes safety and teamwork, calling for the prompt reporting of accidents or injuries and fostering positive relationships with vendors, co-workers, and management. Duties include staging cylinders in designated production areas, loading and unloading assigned vehicles daily, spotting trucks and trailers, and transferring cylinders to and from ground storage as necessary. Additionally, the Production Operator I assists in removing filled cylinders from the filling area, downgrading pure products as required to fulfill orders completely, and reporting shortages or cylinder discrepancies to management. Maintenance of equipment and plant cleanliness, participation in safety meetings, and adherence to work schedules are vital components of this role. Flexibility, punctuality, and a proactive attitude toward reasonable work requests are essential to succeeding in this position.

Airgas demonstrates a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, valuing the unique perspectives that employees bring to the workplace. The company believes that a diverse workforce enhances innovation and organizational strength. Benefits for this position include a comprehensive package of medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance along with paid parental leave supporting growing families. Employees also gain access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching, tuition assistance, paid holidays, vacation, sick time, and early benefit eligibility starting just 30 days after employment commencement. This comprehensive support framework underscores Airgas’s dedication to its workforce's well-being and growth, making it an attractive employer for individuals seeking a stable and rewarding career path in industrial production.