Plant Operator
 Airgas, Inc. | |
$17.00 / hr
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 United States, Indiana, Evansville | |
 Nov 17, 2024 | |
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Plant Operator Evansville, IN JOB SUMMARY: Performs any combination of following tasks on site in making or repackaging compressed and liquefied gas: Loads cylinders or containers on vehicles using hand truck or lift gate, and records type and quantity of cylinders. Examines returned cylinders for surface defects, such as dents, cracks, and burns and moves cylinders to designated work area. Removes cylinder cap (if appropriate for the type of cylinder involved). Inspects valves for correct CGA connection and pressure relief device. Connects cylinders to manifold and opens valves to first draw off residual gas and then evacuate cylinders. Inspects cylinder labels to assure they are correct for the service intended, legible and legal with current federal requirements, replacing inappropriate labels detected. Fills cylinders in accordance with specific guidelines either by pressure or weight, as appropriate. Weighs cylinders filled with liquid products on platform scale and records weight. Tests cylinders for leaks by brushing or spraying chemical solution around valve. Records all necessary documentation and sets a cylinder aside for settled pressure checks. Moves all cylinders to the area designated for full cylinders, out-of-test cylinders, or repair, as appropriate. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. * 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 * Ensure any accident or injury is promptly reported to management * Conduct periodic checks of plant for safe and efficient operation * Operate a forklift, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment * Maintain neat, clean and orderly plant appearance * Perform mathematical calculations SECONDARY ACCOUNTABILITIES: * Assist with loading and unloading trucks and/or trailers when required * Assist with inventory, general housekeeping, and help customers when necessary * Perform backup duties as a route driver when necessary * Additional 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 QUALIFICATIONS: 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. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school degree or the equivalent and one to two years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience. | |