20-21 per hour | Bowling Green, OH, USA | Operations -Direct | Full Time Operator - Separator Columns Who are we? A-Gas is the global expert in the supply and full life-cycle management of specialty chemicals and gases, providing refrigerants, blowing agents, fire protection agents, and carbon credit offsets to our customers around the world. With industry-leading recovery, reclamation, and gas processing technologies, A-Gas continues to lead the industry in developing cutting-edge solutions designed to protect the environment. For more information regarding A-Gas, please visit us online at www.agas.com/us. What will you do? The column operator is responsible for all production activities under the supervision of the production supervisor and is responsible for assisting the safe and efficient operation of the four separation towers within your area of responsibility. Assist in the monitoring of performance to ensure that company production targets are met. Why A-Gas? Monday-Friday, first shift hours are 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM Compensation: Starting pay at $+ an hour and up based on experience Comprehensive Benefits:
Affordable health coverage for employees and your famil y
Low-cost Dental and V ision benefits
401k retirement with company match
Work-Life Balance:
10 Paid Holidays , plus 2 flex days for your use
Generous paid time off for personal, vacation, parental, and medical leave
We're Committed to Your Growth:
Comprehensive training program to help you learn and excel
Opportunities for certifications and professional development
Safety First Mindset :
All required PPE is provided, including an annual boot allowance, gloves, glasses, and uniforms
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check
Team Culture:
Jo in our collaborative team that celebrates success together! If you're eager to start a rewarding career and learn on the job, we'd love to hear from you .
Key Responsibilities Assist the production supervisor in work assignments, managing production at the Column. Assist with the daily supervision and monitoring of four separation towers to ensure the smooth and efficient running of site operations. Report any faults, site, and maintenance issues to Production to ensure site safety and product quality. Maintain lean metric board, updating daily production results, leak check results, and performance by the tower. Encourage and participate in a Health and Safety culture to ensure a safe practicing environment. Work, and supervise others to 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 Perform operator preventative maintenance and work with plant maintenance on scheduling repairs, downtime, and communicate with scheduling to advise on planned and unplanned downtime. 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. Any other tasks, as required
Experience, Knowledge, and Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Excellent math skills
Multi-tasking
Basic mechanical aptitude
Microsoft word/excel
Previous experience in the manufacturing or specialty gas industry is desirable
Forklift license preferred
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
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.
It is an exciting time to be a part of A-Gas, come grow with us!