Location:
Chicago, IL (ASG) - Industrial spec gasAt Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.
Airgas is Hiring for a Production Lead in Chicago, IL!
We are looking for you !
Hourly rate - $30-$32/hr
Work schedule: Monday - Thursday 3:00P to 1:30A
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.
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
Recruiter: Natasha Smith | natasha.smith@airgas.com | Call/Text 445-232-7759
The Production Lead collaborates with and mentors the afternoon shift team across all facility operations while participating in an active role in both blending and analysis of specialty gas mixes. This includes coordinating the analysis and blending of specialty gas mixes, the filling of pure gas cylinders, and the comprehensive preparation of cylinders for various applications, contributing to safe and efficient production. To perform this job successfully, we are looking for individuals who bring a commitment to performing each essential duty effectively.
Promotes safety and safety practices among assigned team members.
Ensures adherence to company policies including safety and the use of personal protective equipment.
Guides shift of plant operators to reach production goals.
Collaborates on plant activities to support excellent efficiency and flow of operations for the optimization of production.
Provides training and mentorship for associates on prefilling, filling, blending and analytical operations at the plant.
Experience with operating vacuum pumps, cryogenic pumps, and compressors.
Experience with addressing challenges and performing basic equipment maintenance.
Experience with operating production equipment including manual and automated blending systems.
Perform analyses of gases using analytical instrumentation.
Performs routine production testing and quality control analysis of specialty gas mixtures and pure gases.
Contribute to the development, modification, and validation of test methods.
Assisting in the set up and maintenance of laboratory instruments and keeping maintenance records for laboratory instruments per Airgas SOPs.
Promote quality alignment with standard operating procedure manual requirements.
Maintains 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.
Associates degree in Chemistry or related field required or 2-3 years of relevant experience in an industrial environment.
Ability to read and comprehend Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
Ability to coordinate efforts with multiple departments.
Aptitude for high precision work.
Ability to perform the essential functions of both a Laboratory and Blending technician.
Ability to operate forklift and maintain forklift certifications.
Ability to Follow Directions, Make Decisions, Work in a Team, and be Reliable.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex instructions such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees and/or customers.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentages.
Physical Abilities:
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. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to meet the following physical demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand; use hands and arms; and talk or hear. The associate must lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to focus.
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Benefits
We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.
Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.
Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.
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Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE
At 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.
We 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.
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About Airgas
Airgas, 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.
Airgas 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.
Join 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, you’ll find a welcoming workplace where you’re valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career — whatever path you choose.
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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 us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com.
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