Airgasexternalcareer · Santa Ana, CA

Production Operator III (2:30pm - 11:00pm) at Airgasexternalcareer — Santa Ana, CA

Full-timeSanta Ana, CA$27–$27/hourPosted 2026-07-23Apply on Workday

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R10096611 Production Operator III (2:30pm - 11:00pm) (Open)

Location:

Santa Ana, CA - S Fairview Av - Filling industrial

## How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.At Airgas we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.

We are looking for you!

Pay: $27/hr.-$28/hr. DOE

Shift: 2:30 PM To 11:00 PM

Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance. Support for Parents: We offer up to 14-week paid child birth benefits to support growing families. Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time. Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment

Job Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for adherence to company policies including safety and the use of personal protective equipment.
  • Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with vendors, co-workers and management.
  • Performs various duties in the plant to include forklift operation, material handling and sorting, inspecting, and or cylinder maintenance work.
  • Inspects cylinders prior to filling, following standard procedures as required by government, Airgas, and distributor standards. Conducts a variety of Safety checks per procedures, such as odor tests, checking caps and valves. Analyzes products for purity and correct mixtures.
  • Handles high-pressure gas and liquid cylinders. Prepares high pressure cylinders and cryogenic vessels for filling. Attaches to manifold, evacuates cylinders to eliminate all possible contaminants. Fills cylinders by pressure and weight, per regulations and standards.
  • Assists with the loading & unloading of cylinders on & off pallets and tractor trailers. Operates a forklift, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment.
  • Manages paperwork to DOT, FDA, OSHA, and Airgas standards. Completes quality control sheets as required.
  • Understands hazards of various gases; size and contents of cylinders by reading and interpreting
  • cylinder labels and the color-coding of tanks. Accurately labels cylinders.
  • Complies with all government and company standards relating to the safe handling of hazardous materials/cylinder gases.
  • Maintains a neat, clean and orderly plant appearance.
  • All employees are expected to perform any reasonable work request that falls within the qualifications but not specifically described

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## Are you a MATCH?

Minimum Qualifications:

To 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.

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Must be able to operate forklift and maintain appropriate forklift certifications.
  • Minimum of one year of prior experience in a manufacturing operation; filling or loading experience preferred.
  • Strong background in gas, welding and safety supply industry or chemical industry preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s)

  • Ability to work independently and under pressure to meet deadlines.
  • Must be able to work flexible hours to meet customers’ needs and management expectations.
  • Must be able to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.
  • Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace.
  • Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment.

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