Refriclaim Operator

Refriclaim Operator - Production Operator

Who are we?

A-Gas is a global leader in the responsible lifecycle management of specialty chemicals and gases. As the world's largest halocarbon 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 www.agas.com/us.

The refriclaim operator is responsible for assisting the production supervisor and team lead with overall production requirements for incoming and outgoing refrigerants. This position will focus primarily on the refriclaim program.

Why A-Gas?

Monday-Friday, third shift hours are 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM

Competitive Compensation: Starting pay at $19+ an hour

Comprehensive Benefits:

• Affordable health coverage for employees and their families

• Dental and vision benefits

• 401k retirement with company match

• Company-paid life insurance

Work-Life Balance:

• 10 Paid Holidays

• Generous paid time off for personal, vacation, parental, and medical leave

Investing in You:

• Strong training program

• Peer support

Safety First:

• All required PPE is provided, including an annual boot allowance, gloves, glasses, and uniforms.

Team Culture: Our collaborative environment celebrates success together

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for checking in and staging the cylinders, including entry into the cylinder tracking system and tagging the in/out date, accurately labeling cylinders, and preparing cylinders to be shipped out to customers
• Utilize overhead crane to check in 30 and 50-pound cylinders
• Utilize lab equipment to test the components to analyze for purity and correct mixtures
• Load cylinders onto the cart and able to operate the decant station; which removes the gas from the cylinders
• Operate and maintain equipment in the production facility including but not limited to pumps, cylinders, hoses, hand tools, pressure gauges, scales, relief valves, cylinder valves, overhead hoists, and bulk tanks
• Ability to handle high-pressure and liquid cylinders and understand hazards of various gases, sizes, and contents of cylinders by reading safety data sheets and cylinder labels
• Inspects and examines cylinders for defects, dents, and cracks before filling. Prepares cylinders and ISO tanks for filling: Attach to the manifold, evacuate cylinders to eliminate all possible contaminants
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required
• Previous experience in a process operations environment is preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude with knowledge of hand tools
• Ability to learn technical chemical processes, gas terminology, cylinder types, and sizes quickly in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• EPA 608 certification is required and/or must be obtained within 6 months
• Forklift, overhead crane, and clamp operation experience required or ability to become certified within 60 days
• Functional computer skills required

Physical Demand Requirements:   

• Frequently pushes, pulls, moves, and/or lifts up to 50 pounds independently
• 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
• Constantly works in environments with uncontrolled climate and some exposure to outdoor weather conditions

It is an exciting time to be a part of A-Gas, come grow with us 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.