Plant Operator (Loader/Filler)/Backup Shuttle Driver (CDL B)
Ankeny, IA 
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R10043155 Plant Operator (Loader/Filler)/Backup Shuttle Driver (CDL B) (Open)

Location:

Ankeny, IA - S. Creekview Dr. - Acetylene production & filling

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

The Plant Operator will be responsible for safely handling and filling gas products into liquid, medical and high pressure gas cylinders in compliance with federal, state, local regulations, and meeting the standard operating procedures of Airgas. The Loader will also be responsible for meeting all safety standards in the loading and unloading of cylinder gases per Airgas procedures.

As the "face of Airgas", the Delivery Driver is responsible for safely and efficiently delivering compressed gas cylinders to local and regional business customers from an Airgas branch or plant location using a company provided straight or box truck. The Delivery Driver loads, unloads, delivers, and returns compressed gas cylinders while frequently interacting with Airgas customers.

Backup Delivery Driver:

  • Safely loads, delivers and unloads cylinders containing compressed gases to customer locations. Delivers compressed gas cylinders to external and internal customer sites. Records deliveries and pick-ups on a load manifest and obtains signatures from customers for receipt purposes. Collects empty cylinders or rejected or unsold merchandise. Returns empty cylinders to either a plant or branch location for refilling.

  • Establishes and maintains good customer relations. Listens to and helps resolve service inquiries and complaints.

  • Provides timely communication back to manager or to the customer's assigned Airgas sales associate regarding any changes or issues experienced by the customer.

  • Maintains load manifests and all required vehicle documents by ensuring they are properly completed and reconciled with truck counts and shipping documents before and after deliveries. Ensures that vehicle manifests, vehicle placards, cylinder labeling and load nesting and strapping at all times comply with Airgas safety standards (SAFECOR) and all government regulations including, but not limited to, those issued by the Department of Transportation (DOT), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

  • Performs pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections documenting deficiencies; ensures all safety items are in good working order.

  • Works in warehouse or on dock as needed.

Plant Operator:

  • Performs cylinder analyses & ensures compliance government and company standards.

  • Calculates to gas mixtures to meet requirements and documents results. Ensures that a mixture can be safely made.

  • Selects cylinders and valve combinations to ensure compatibility with the mix and compliance.

  • Operates control panels, containing valves and pressure gauges, and scales to accurately measure gas mixtures.

  • Completes all necessary documentation to accurately record all production actions.

  • Complies with company procedures and government regulations relating to the safe handling of hazardous materials.

  • Safely operates a forklift, pallet jack and other warehouse/material-handling equipment.

  • Loads/unloads cylinders on/off pallets; ensuring they are strapped in.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

________________________Are you a MATCH?

  • High school degree or GED preferred.

  • A minimum of 1 year of related technical experience. In lieu of specific industry experience, may accept an equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Prior experience utilizing SAP or similar ERP system preferred

  • Intermediate knowledge of Google Suite or Microsoft Office applications.

  • Mechanical aptitude

  • Demonstrated knowledge of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratios, and percent.

  • Lives by Airgas safety programs, OSHA, and all related rules, regulations, procedures which are applicable to this position's responsibilities.

  • Valid Class A or B Driver's License.

  • Valid Medical Examiner's Card.

  • Hazmat & Airbrake Certifications (or ability to acquire certifications as a condition of employment).

  • Must have one (1) year of prior Class A or B professional driving experience within the last five (5) years and a clean driving record to include no more than two (2) convictions; OR two (2) at- fault accident in the last 3 years; OR no more than a combination of one (1) conviction and one (1) at-fault accident in the last 3 years.

  • In lieu of experience, may consider accepting a diploma from an accredited driving school and a minimum of one (1) year of prior driving experience within the last five (5) years.

  • Must be at least 21 years or older

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Your differences enhance our performance

At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive 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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Equal Employment Opportunity Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Please click here to view the EEO Know Your Rights poster and here to view the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination poster. Airgas, an Air Liquide Company invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company's written Affirmative Action Plan or Policy Statement. This plan or policy statement is available for inspection upon request.

Airgas, an Air Liquide Company and its group of companies 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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Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
1+ years
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