Plant Operator

Plant Operator (Open) R

Location: Charlotte, NC - Old Dowd Rd (Plant) - Filling industrial

Job Description

Join our vibrant team at Airgas as a Plant Operator and play a vital role in our commitment to delivering excellence in industrial gasses and related products. As a Plant Operator, you will be a steward of the safe and efficient operation of our production facility, including the filling of cylinders, to support excellent quality standards.

Job Duties

• Care for and steward equipment within our production facility, including compressors, pumps, filling stations, and forklifts, to support a steady supply of industrial gases.
• Engage in routine inspections and maintenance contributions to keep equipment in excellent condition, noticing and building alignment on any needs promptly to help the team succeed.
• Safely support the flow and transport of cylinders, including filling and quality checks, prioritizing the well‑being of the team and following safety guidelines.
• Operate equipment such as a forklift to move materials and products within the facility safely and efficiently.
• Contribute to accurate and helpful records of equipment maintenance, cylinder tracking, and production activities to foster team transparency.
• Maintain a commitment to all safety protocols and procedures to foster a secure and supportive work environment for everyone.
• Participate in collaborative team meetings and safety initiatives to pioneer new ways of working together effectively.

Required Qualifications

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in plant operations, industrial maintenance, or a related field.
• Technical certification in industrial operations.
• Industrial gas experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and thoughtful organizational skills.
• Commitment to safety and following the protocols that keep the team secure.
• Comfort operating a forklift safely and efficiently.
• Flexibility to work shifts and occasional extra hours when needed to support teammates.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, Employee Assistance Program, pre‑tax commuter transportation, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for eligible full‑time employees.

Eligible employees also receive a 401(k) plan with company match, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

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