Bulk Plant Operator

AES Drilling Fluids LLC • Kermit, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

AES Drilling Fluids is seeking Bulk Plant Operators in Kermit, Texas. The position is responsible for safely and promptly unloading bulk dry and liquid products from rail cars into storage vessels, and loading products into trucks for customer delivery. Operators use or learn to use transloading equipment and perform general maintenance and housekeeping to keep equipment and the facility safe and clean. The role includes keeping accurate product records and communicating with office staff, management, and coworkers.

This position follows a 14-days-on, 7-days-off schedule with 12-hour shifts, rotating between days and nights. The hourly starting pay is $26.75, with overtime and bonuses. AES describes the work environment as stable and offers advancement opportunities. The role is based at an open-air bulk plant and involves exposure to drilling fluids products and variable weather conditions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical fitness test and drug screen.
• Willingness to work additional hours during the week and/or on weekends.
• Flexibility to work overnight shifts every other month or as required.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift operator certification, or ability to obtain certification.
• Experience unloading rail cars with bulk dry material or liquid products.
• Ability to assist with office duties, including computer and telephone skills.

Responsibilities

• Safely and promptly unload bulk dry and liquid products from rail cars into facility storage vessels.
• Operate or learn to operate transloading equipment, performing work safely and productively.
• Load bulk trucks from top-loading silos and liquid bulk trucks from storage tanks.
• Perform general maintenance and upkeep on equipment and blowers.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment by performing housekeeping and cleaning up waste or spilled product in compliance with company procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Maintain accurate and orderly records of products received and disbursed.
• Communicate with the office, management, and fellow personnel.
• Perform all duties safely in accordance with company procedures and applicable safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Warehouse Manager and/or Assistant Warehouse Manager.

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical insurance.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Optional dental, vision, and dependent coverage.
• Paid time off and generous holidays.
• Quarterly bonus.
• 401(k) with 6% match.
• Paid overtime.
• Other benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED