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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. Air Liquide is present in 78 countries with approximately 64,500 associates globally.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.Nationwide production and distribution of Penguin Brand in 4,500 grocery stores Blocks and pellets serving food and other markets.Location:Hopkinsville, KY - Pembroke - Dry-ice logisticsHow will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?If you're looking for dry ice, you'll find it with Airgas. As the largest supplier of dry ice, Airgas has established a series of production plants across the nation to develop a secure source supply. Distribution Branches are located in strategic locations throughout the country to provide service to key industries including universities and labs. Quality, reliability, and service are the key drivers that enable Airgas to grow with organizations who depend on dry ice and cold shipping supplies. JOB SUMMARY: To provide the primary manual labor required to produce and package dry ice. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Loads and package dry ice on a daily basis in accordance with quality standards. Knows and complies with all safety and quality policies and procedures. Clean-up functions including, but not limited to, sweeping, washing, painting, trash removal and pick-up. Other Duties as Required: This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of this position. Incumbents are expected to follow any other reasonable instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required by their supervisor. Performance of this job in a safe manner and in keeping with established Airgas policies is a condition of employment. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred. EXPERIENCE One (1) year experience in a production/manufacturing environment MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, commissions, proportions, and percents. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES Able to read and write. Able to understand and follow the direction of supervisors. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 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. Must be in good physical condition. Essential job function requires the routine lifting and manipulation of dry ice blocks ranging in weight from 5 - 60 pounds each. Work may require standing, stooping, crouching, or bending. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Unconditioned work space (i.e. warm in summer, cool in winter). Hazards require the use of personal protective equipment (i.e. hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety shoes). Dry ice is extremely cold, and therefore requires that gloves be worn when directly handling dry ice. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. Able to function safely in a noisy environment with safe, but elevated, levels of CO2 vapor present in the facility. Shift work required. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their r ace, color, r eligion, national origin, s ex, s exual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability If you're looking for dry ice,*you'll find it with Airgas*. As the largest supplier of dry ice, Airgas has esta blished a series of production plants across the nation to develop a secure source supply. Distribution Branches are located in strategic locations throughout the country to provide service to key industries including universities and labs. Quality, reliability, and service are the key drivers that enable Airgas to grow with organizations who depend on dry ice and cold shipping supplies. JOB SUMMARY: To provide the primary manual labor required to produce and package dry ice. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. - Loads and package dry ice on a daily basis in accordance with quality standards. Knows and complies with all safety and quality policies and procedures. - Clean-up functions including, but not limited to, sweeping, washing, painting, trash removal and pick-up. Other Duties as Required: This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of this position. Incumbents are expected to follow any other reasonable instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required by their supervisor. Performance of this job in a safe manner and in keeping with established Airgas policies is a condition of employment. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION - High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred. EXPERIENCE - One (1) year experience in a production/manufacturing environment MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. - Ability to compute rate, ratio, commissions, proportions, and percents. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES - Able to read and write. - Able to understand and follow the direction of supervisors. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 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. - Must be in good physical condition. Essential job function requires the routine lifting and manipulation of dry ice blocks ranging in weight from 5 - 60 pounds each. - Work may require standing, stooping, crouching, or bending. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. - Unconditioned work space (i.e. warm in summer, cool in winter). Hazards require the use of personal protective equipment (i.e. hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety shoes). Dry ice is extremely cold, and therefore requires that gloves be worn when directly handling dry ice. - The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. - Able to function safely in a noisy environment with safe, but elevated, levels of CO2 vapor present in the facility. - Shift work required. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their r ace, color, r eligion, national origin, s ex, s exual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability ________________________Are you a MATCH? To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ________________________ Benefits We care about and support all Airgas associates. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees.We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of c hildren.Additionally, we offer our employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees' dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program._________________________ 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 r ace, gender, s exual orientation, r eligion, 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._________________________ 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._________________________ Equal Employment Opportunity Information We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of r ace, color, r eligion, s ex, s exual 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._________________________California Privacy NoticeEOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their r ace, color, r eligion, national origin, s ex, protected veteran status or disability

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