Production Operator I - NCA

Job Summary

Qualified Operators are responsible for the safe and accurate filling of liquefied and high-pressure gas cylinders, including pure and multi-component gases. Operators must follow established quality and conformance specifications in compliance with DOT, FDA, industry, and company requirements to ensure product quality, safety, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.

Job Responsibilities

• Inspect cylinders prior to filling, following standard operating procedures as required by industry standards and Keen Pre-Fill requirements; evacuation of cylinders to eliminate contaminants.


• Fill cylinders by pressure/temperature or gravimetrically per regulations, industry standards and company procedures.


• Ensure cylinders are properly prepared for shipping to include proper product labels per GHS standards, lot labeling, valve shrink wrapping, and quality certs as required.


• Complete production control records as required in a timely at the time of production.


• Maintain a clean and organized work area (i.e., manifold) to include proper disposal of dust, trash and any item which


• introduces a contaminant (i.e., oil, grease, hydrocarbon, food-based allergen) that may interact with the fill process or cylinders being filled.


• Performs other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

Operator Levels:

• Operator I: Liquefied Propane & Propylene


• Operator II: Liquefied Industrial (Ar, CO2, N2, and O2)


• Operator III: Level II and Liquefied Medical (CO2, N2, N2O and O2)


• Operator IV: Industrial/Medical High Pressure Automated and Manual Swing Arm Manifolds A - H


• Operator V: Industrial/Medical/VHP Pure Gases and Multicomponent Mixtures in Cylinders and Banks by Pressure Temperature or Gravimetrically on Manifolds J, K, R, W, X, Y


• **Qualifications as Level I through Filler V are detailed in the Employee Training Matrix.

Job Requirements:

• Familiar with Keen, Industry (GAWDA), US Food and Drug Administration guidelines applicable to filling industrial, medical and specialty gases.


• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with accuracy and attention to detail.


• Ability to communicate and coordinate effectively across departments.


• Ability to read, interpret, and follow safety rules, operating instructions, policies, and procedures in English.


• Effective verbal and written communication skills.


• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

Job Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Windows-based applications.

Safety Requirements:

• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.


• Properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE).


• Complete required safety training and maintain applicable certifications.


• Safely operate equipment and report unsafe conditions, incidents, or hazards promptly.


• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work environment.


• Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 70 pounds, occasionally lift more with assistance.


• Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, kneel, and crawl for extended periods.


• Comfort working in environments with exposure to loud noises, dust, fumes, or vibrations.