Box Repair Tech

R10068253 Box Repair Tech (Open)

Location:

Hopewell, VA - Filling industrial- Dry-ice

How 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 Purpose: The Box Repair Technician must keep a quality focus, make sound

judgment decisions, exhibit good work ethic qualities and be able to work well with other

departments. Experience using hand tools, and electric/air operated tools.

The position is a full time, day-shift position (8am- 5pm) (7am- 4pm )and reports

directly to the Dry Ice Branch Manager. Required to work some weekends.

Compensation: $26.50/hr

Duties/Responsibilities:

● Duties will include the repair of insulated, polyethylene dry ice containers, as well

as assessing the condition status of dry ice containers.

● Additional job functions will be the installation of polyethylene lithographs on Dry

Ice containers.

● Must keep quality focus and exhibit good work ethic and be able to work well with

other departments.

● The ability to lift 50 lbs. and mechanical aptitude with tools is a must.

● Other duties as assigned.

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Are you a MATCH?

What skills and experience would I need?

● High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.

● One (1) year experience in a production/manufacturing environment is preferred.

● Able to read and write.

● Able to understand and follow the direction of supervisors.

● Ability to operate a forklift safely and efficiently.

● 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.

What is the work environment like?

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.

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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 children.

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.

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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 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.

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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.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual 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.

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