PLANT OPERATOR

Hopkinsville, KY

7pm - 7am

Do you enjoy working on a team that sees you as more than just a number? Does teamwork and driving results attract you? Are steady work schedules and work-life balance something you’ve been missing? If you answered yes to these questions, we may have just the role you are looking for!

Airgas is seeking a Plant Operator for one of our 7 Dry Ice facilities. The Plant Operator will assist with tasks such as production, packaging of dry ice, shipping preparation, and loading/unloading products in commercial trucks. In this full time position, our associates benefit from competitive compensation and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and 401k.

What will I be doing?

Load and package dry ice on a daily basis in accordance with quality standards.
Operates forklift and/or pallet jack on a daily basis to maneuver and load dry ice boxes on production floor and trailers.
Knows and complies with all safety and quality policies and procedures.
Clean-up functions including, but not limited to, sweeping, washing, painting, trash removal and pick-up.

Other Duties as Required: 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.

What experience and skills must I possess?

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.
One (1) year experience in a production/manufacturing environment
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, commissions, proportions, and percents.
Able to read and write.
Able to understand and follow the direction of supervisors.
Ability to operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
Must be in good physical condition. Essential job function requires the routine lifting and manipulation of dry ice blocks ranging in weight from 5 – 60 pounds each.
Work may require standing, stooping, crouching, or bending.

What is the work environment like?

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Unconditioned work space (i.e. warm in summer, cool in winter). Hazards require the use of personal protective equipment (i.e. hardhat, safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety shoes). Dry ice is extremely cold, and therefore requires that gloves be worn when directly handling dry ice.
The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.
Able to function safely in a noisy environment with safe, but elevated, levels of CO2 vapor present in the facility.
Shift work required.

Who is Airgas?

Airgas Inc., an Air Liquide company, is one of the country’s largest suppliers of industrial, medical and specialty gases. As the leading U.S. distributor, Airgas has a focus on quality products—but we recognize that it's the quality of our people that makes our success possible. With more than 17,000 employees working in approximately 1,100 locations—branches, retail stores, gas fill plants, specialty labs, gas production facilities and distribution centers—chances are, there is a career at Airgas custom fit for you. As the largest supplier of dry ice, Airgas has established a series of production plants across the nation to develop a secure source supply. Distribution Branches are located in strategic locations throughout the country to provide service to key industries including universities and labs. Quality, reliability, and service are the key drivers that enable Airgas to grow with organizations who depend on dry ice and cold shipping supplies.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status or disability.

Plant Operator - Military Veterans

Hopkinsville, KY

Hopkinsville, KY