Lead Plant Operator

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At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.

We are looking for you !

• Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.

• Support for Parents: We offer a 14-week paid child birth benefit to support growing families.

• Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.

• Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment

The Lead Plant Operator is responsible for supervising safe start-up, shutdown, and operations of the Dry Ice Plant. The responsibilities of this role include but not limited to the following:

• Communicates operational status on a continual basis to the Plant and Branch Managers .Ensuring production resources (labor, materials, and equipment) match production demand.

• Completes written evaluations and annual reviews of production associates.

• Leads, trains, and disciplines production associates to ensure compliance with Airgas policies and procedures.

• Tracks supply inventories to ensure that proper materials are on-hand for production needs.

• Knows and complies with all safety and quality policies and procedures.

• Identifies and facilitates the correction of all safety hazards and quality deficiencies.

• Operates a forklift on an occasional basis to meet production needs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• 70% of the time within an unconditioned work space (i.e. warm in summer, cool in winter).Hazards required 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.

• 30% of the time in an office setting (i.e. desk/computer station.

• On-call and shift work required.

Required Qualifications And Competencies

EDUCATION:

• Associates degree preferred.(High School diploma considered in conjunction with extensive, relevant experience).

EXPERIENCE:

• Three (3) years' experience in a supervisory role of more than 10 production personnel in an industrial environment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Self-starter, able to effectively supervise work teams to meet the production demands.

• Decision making to execute company policies and plant procedures.

• Organizational skills to facilitate inventory management, personnel files, and time management.

• Discipline associates in a fair and professional manner.

• Very good written and verbal skills and the ability to complete basic reports.

• Higher level math skills (beyond add, subtract, multiply, divide) to provide input for budgets, cost control, and inventory.

• Comfortable with computer systems and software packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and e-mail.

• Knowledgeable in operating ice plant equipment (block press, saws, packaging, pelletizers, valves, etc.).

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Benefits

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, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.

Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees' dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.

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Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE

At Airgas, we are committed to building a 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.

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About Airgas

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions.

Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.

Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you'll find a welcoming workplace where you're valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career - whatever path you choose.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Airgas 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.

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