R10049217 Plant Operator/Backup Driver (CDL A) (Open) Location: Ann Arbor, MI - Retail shop How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? The Plant Operator is responsible for safely operating equipment for the handling and production of packaged gas cylinders, both for high pressure and liquefied gases. The Delivery Driver is responsible for safely and efficiently delivering compressed gas cylinders to local and regional business customers from an Airgas branch or plant location using a company provided straight or box truck. The Delivery Driver loads, unloads, delivers, and returns compressed gas cylinders while frequently interacting with Airgas customers. * Loads and unloads gas cylinders and/or other products onto and off of route trucks and trailers moving cylinders with proper carts only. * Sorts empty cylinders by type. * Rolls cylinders and operates a forklift truck for the movement of cylinders on pallets. * 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. * Handles high-pressure, medical and liquid cylinders. Prepares high pressure cylinders and cryogenic vessels for filling. Attaches to manifold, evacuates cylinders to eliminate all possible contaminants. * Performs basic cylinder maintenance such as painting cylinders, labeling cylinders, and cleaning of work area. * 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. Fills cylinders by pressure and weight, per regulations and standards. * Checks for cylinder quantities, styles and product, and/or assists with inventory * Manages paperwork to DOT, FDA, OSHA, and Airgas standards. Completes quality control sheets as required. * Complies with all government and company standards relating to the safe handling of hazardous materials/cylinder gases. * Safely loads, delivers and unloads cylinders containing compressed gases to customer locations. Delivers compressed gas cylinders to external and internal customer sites. Records deliveries and pick-ups on a load manifest and obtains signatures from customers for receipt purposes. Collects empty cylinders or rejected or unsold merchandise. Returns empty cylinders to either a plant or branch location for refilling. * Establishes and maintains good customer relations. Listens to and helps resolve service inquiries and complaints. * Provides timely communication back to manager or to the customer's assigned Airgas sales associate regarding any changes or issues experienced by the customer. * Maintains load manifests and all required vehicle documents by ensuring they are properly completed and reconciled with truck counts and shipping documents before and after deliveries. Ensures that vehicle manifests, vehicle placards, cylinder labeling and load nesting and strapping at all times comply with Airgas safety standards (SAFECOR) and all government regulations including, but not limited to, those issued by the Department of Transportation (DOT), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). * Performs pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections documenting deficiencies; ensures all safety items are in good working order. ________________________ Are you a MATCH? * HS Diploma or equivalent required. * Minimum of 2 years of previous product, warehouse and/or sales related experience and/or training (or equivalent combination of education and experience). * Intermediate knowledge of Google and/or MS Office Applications. * Excellent customer service skills. * Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines. * Lives by Airgas safety programs, OSHA, and all related rules, regulations, procedures which are applicable to this position's responsibilities. * Strong background in gas, welding and safety supply industry with retail experience, a plus. * Valid Class A Driver's License. * Valid Medical Examiner's Card. * Hazmat & Airbrake Certifications (or ability to acquire certifications as a condition of employment). * Must have one (1) year of prior Class A professional driving experience within the last five (5) years and a clean driving record to include no more than two (2) convictions; OR two (2) at- fault accident in the last 3 years; OR no more than a combination of one (1) conviction and one (1) at-fault accident in the last 3 years. * In lieu of experience, may consider accepting a diploma from an accredited driving school and a minimum of one (1) year of prior driving experience within the last five (5) years. * Must be at least 21 years or older _________________________ Your differences enhance our performance At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive 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. _________________________ Equal Employment Opportunity Information We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Please click here to view the EEO Know Your Rights poster and here to view the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination poster. Airgas, an Air Liquide Company invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company's written Affirmative Action Plan or Policy Statement. This plan or policy statement is available for inspection upon request. 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. _________________________ California Privacy Notice