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divh2Plant Operator (Open)/h2pLocation: West Allis, WI - Filling industrial/ph2How Will You Contribute and Grow?/h2pAirgas is hiring for a Plant Operator in West Allis, WI. 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./ppThe Plant Operator is responsible for safely operating equipment for the handling and production of packaged gas cylinders, both for high pressure and liquefied gases./ph2Are You a Match?/h2pTo perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties./ph3Required Education:/h3ulliHS Diploma or equivalent preferred./li/ulh3Required Length Type of Experience:/h3ulliMinimum of one year of prior experience in a manufacturing operation, filling or loading experience preferred./liliStrong background in gas, welding and safety supply industry or chemical industry preferred./li/ulh3Knowledge, Skills Abilities:/h3ulliStrong verbal and written communication skills./liliAbility to read and comprehend material safety data sheets./liliMust be able to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds./liliExcellent customer service skills./liliAbility to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines./liliStrong level of attention to detail./liliAbility to add, subtracts, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals./liliAbility to compute rate, ratio, and percentages./liliAbility to safely operate a forklift./li/ulh3Physical Demands:/h3pThe characteristics listed below are representative of the physical demands required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties./pulliAble to talk, walk, sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crawl or crouch./liliSpecific vision abilities to include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus objects./liliRegularly required to stand, bend, stoop, crouch, reach, grasp, feel and talk or hear./liliAble to smell and hear leaking gas from cylinders./liliOccasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel or use a calculator or computer; and reach with hands and arms./liliRegularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds and move up to 800 pounds with the aid of material handling equipment./li/ulh3Work Environment:/h3pThe characteristics listed below are representative of the work environment typically encountered by an individual while performing the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties./pulliMinimal travel required./liliWork space is one that contains moving mechanical parts and risk of electric shock./liliRequires both indoor outdoor environments in various seasonal weather conditions. Must be able to work in temperatures ranging from -10 to over 100 degrees./liliWork environment may contain loud noises and odors that may last for long periods of time or on a continual basis./li/ulpBenefits/ppWe care about and support all Airgas associates. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees./ppWe provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children./ppAdditionally, we offer our employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program./ppYour Differences Enhance Our Performance/ppAt 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./ppWe 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./ppAbout Airgas/ppAirgas, 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./ppAirgas 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./ppJoin 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, youll find a welcoming workplace where youre valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career whatever path you choose./ppEqual Employment Opportunity Information/ppWe 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./ppAirgas, 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./ppAirgas 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 spanus-accommodationrequest@airgas.com./span/p/div

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