Fire Protection Collection - Production Operator

Fire Protection Collection - Production Operator

Who are we?

A-Gas is a global leader in the responsible lifecycle management of specialty chemicals and gases. As the world's largest halocarbon reclamation company, we are constantly striving to drive technology and innovation into our business to continue to provide our customers with the best environmental solutions. For more information on A-Gas, please visit us at www.agas.com/us.

Production team members are responsible for assisting with overall production requirements for incoming and outgoing products. The Production OperatorFire Protection Collection will collect the Fire Protection agents into various bulk tanks.

Why A-Gas?

Monday-Friday, first shift hours are 6:00 AM-2:30 PM and second shift hours are 2:30 PM-10:00 PM. We have both shifts available at this time.

A-Gas offers generous benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), a 401(k) with company match, company-paid short-term & long-term disability, company-paid life insurance, training incentives, professional certifications, and a tuition reimbursement program.

Keeping safety top of mind: A-Gas provides all required PPE offering a yearly boot allowance, gloves, glasses, and company-provided uniforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Transfers products from smaller tanks to bulk tanks
• Operating the cylinder tracking computer system
• Operate and maintain equipment in the production facility including, but not limited to, compressors, pumps, filling stations and forklifts. Works with cylinders, valves, hoses, overhead hoists, scales, hand tools, and pressure gauges
• Monitors processing equipment performance and makes minor adjustments such as setups, calibrations, troubleshooting and product testing
• Inspects and examines cylinders for defects, dents and cracks prior to collecting specialty gases
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required
• Previous experience in a process operations environment preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude with knowledge of hand tools
• Ability to learn technical chemical processes, gas terminology, cylinder types, and sizes quickly in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• EPA 608 certification required and/or must be obtained within 6 months
• Forklift, overhead crane, and clamp operation experience required or ability to become certified within 60 days
• Functional computer skills required

Physical Demand Requirements:   

• Frequently pushes, pulls, moves and/or lifts up to 50 pounds independently
• Frequently operates a computer using a traditional keyboard to input detailed information such as serial numbers
• Manipulations (seizing, holding, grasping or otherwise working with hands) up to 50-75% of the day
• Constantly works in environments with uncontrolled climate and some exposure to outdoor weather conditions

It is an exciting time to be a part of A-Gas, come grow with us! We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.