Operations Trainee

R10103892 Operations Trainee (Open) Location: Columbus, OH - Filling industrial How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative. The Operations Leadership Trainee will be in a working development program that will give the associate a working knowledge of our industry, our customers and our organization. Learning to achieve and advance both corporate and regional objectives for streamlining logistics, optimization of resources, leadership, managing human capital, and managing safety standards of an Airgas plant. Start dates begin in 2027! Pay $29.50-30hr The Operations Trainee will be placed in and will participate in and complete a comprehensive training program that will give them a working knowledge of our industry, our customers and our organization. Upon completion of the program, the Trainee will be supported to achieve and advance both corporate and regional objectives for streamlining logistics, optimization of resources, managing human capital, and managing safety standards of an Airgas plant. Operate and safely maintain plant operations and distribution for cylinder packaged gasses while ensuring compliance with all federal, state, local regulations, and company policies and procedures Facilitate and guide safety meetings Coordinate testing and maintenance needs to production demands, working in conjunction with Production and Distribution managers Coordinate cylinder warehousing; maintain quality control and other required records (DOT, FDA, EPA, Airgas, etc.) Organize training for all cylinder testers and cylinder maintenance personnel Partner to develop plans for an effective preventative maintenance program for all testing and maintenance equipment Establish a tracking system for all cylinders received from and shipped to other locations Prepare budgets for staffing, equipment, and facility improvement needs Maintain a safe and clean workplace Ensure all injuries and accidents are thoroughly investigated and reported within 24 hours Ensure all safety rules are consistently practiced and safety training is regularly scheduled, conducted and documented. Provide constructive coaching and guidance to support employee development and performance alignment Ensure employee complaints, safety concerns, grievances, etc. are thoughtfully addressed and resolved ________________________ Are you a MATCH? Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree; preferably related to Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or Engineering Preferred Qualifications Strong leadership skills; ability to lead and function within team environments Professional communication skills (verbal and written); Astute problem solving skills and administrative accuracy Proficiency in time management and organization skills; ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and work independently Ambition to build career in Operations, Production, Distribution, or Supply Chain leadership Onsite work environment ________________________ Benefits We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees. Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dep…

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