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Airgas USA LLC Plant Operator - R10046950 / Star, MS in Star, Mississippi
This Position is for a Plant Operator with a work location in Star, MS.
JOB SUMMARY: To provide the primary manual labor required to produce and package dry ice.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
Loads and package dry ice on a daily basis in accordance with quality standards. 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 Company 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
High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.
EXPERIENCE
One (1) year experience in a production/manufacturing environment
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
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.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
Able to read and write.
Able to understand and follow the direction of supervisors.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: 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. hard hat, 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.
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability
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.
Your differences enhance company performance
At Airgas, committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of employees, customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
Welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientatio , religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. Strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster ability to innovate by living fundamentals, acting for success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.
Equal opportunity employer. Evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
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.
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