Job Details
Packager - 2nd Shift
Who are we?
A-Gas is a global leader responsible for Lifecycle Refrigerant Management. As the world's largest refrigerant 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 .
Why A-Gas?
This direct hire position offers a competitive salary ranging from $17 to $20 and beyond, contingent upon the candidate's skills, educational background, and prior work experience. Additionally, we provide training programs and certifications that contribute to the continuous development of your skill set and can positively impact your hourly rate as you advance in your journey with the company.
A-Gas offers generous benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), a 401(k), company-paid short-term & long-term disability, life insurance, training initiatives, 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.
The Packager is responsible for all production activities under the packaging program. This position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the packaging process including production performance to ensure that production targets are met.
Key Responsibilities
- Operating packaging equipment; including process pumps, compressors, warehousing equipment, and forklifts.
- Report any faults and maintenance issues to ensure site safety and product quality.
- Encourage and participate in a Health and Safety culture to ensure a safe working environment.
- Work in accordance with all company policies relating to health and safety and carry out tasks in a safe manner as detailed in the standard operational procedures, so as to protect the health and safety of yourself and others.
- Communicate with logistics to ensure that all bulk and packaged deliveries are executed in accordance with customer requirements.
- Responsible for ensuring that quality control is implemented on a constant basis. Personally follow all operational processes and carry out quality control checks and ensure the close inspection of work activities of the team. Reinforce the importance of the Awareness policy to site personnel, in order to keep the smooth and safe running of workshop operations.
- Carry out checks of incoming products and materials, and site generated AHRI and customer drums.
- Carry out operational activities including preparing, filling, picking, and dispatching cylinders.
- Any other tasks, as required
Experience, Knowledge, and Qualification Essential
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Must be able to obtain EPA 608 Certification
- Must be available to work at least 40 hours per week and be available for overtime hours
- Must have high attention to detail to receive, inspect, and certify incoming and outgoing cylinders
- Must be able to follow standard operating procedures
- Must be able to handle high-pressure and liquid cylinders
- Previous experience working with compressed gas and/or gas cylinders is a plus
Physical Requirements
- Frequently pushes, pulls, moves and/or lifts up to 50 pounds independently
- Sitting 10% of the day; standing and/or walking 80-90% of the time
- Lifting/Carrying from one level to another approximately 20%
- Occasionally moves cylinders that weigh up to 200 pounds with four-wheel cart
- Frequently ascends/descends stairs and/or ladders, occasionally carrying materials weighing up to 30lbs
- Frequently identifies written information on cylinders such as serial numbers, manufacture date, etc.
- 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
- Frequently drives a motorized vehicle or powered industrial truck (i.e. Forklift) and safely mauver in restrictive spaces
- Stooping and kneeling up to 20% of the day
- Frequently communicates detailed information to others. Must be able to exchange accurate information that others can understand.
- Constantly works in environments with uncontrolled climate and frequent exposure to outdoor weather conditions
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.