Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions - Facility Operator
About The Position
Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions is seeking a daylight/1st shift full-time Facility Operator at our Fontana, CA facility. Facility Operators produce neat and polymer-modified asphalt oil for sale to paving and repair customers. The position works in the tank farm with other operators as a team to produce, process, ensure quality, and load/unload materials directly to our customers. This is an outdoor role that requires working in a variety of weather conditions. The company is family-owned with locations throughout the U.S. and Mexico, valuing each employee's willingness to learn and contribute to the team.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to work with little supervision
- Ability to read and follow written instructions
- Basic math skills (e.g., add, subtract, multiply, divide)
- Ability to learn computer skills
- Able to meet physical requirements of the role including standing, walking for long periods, lift 50 pounds with assistance, and perform jobs that involve lifting, bending, and climbing tanks and other structures outside
- Valid US driver's license
- Able to work days and hours as scheduled, Monday through Friday; some weekends.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the US
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in Excel
- Enjoy being outside in a variety of weather conditions
- Good organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
- Look for opportunities to learn new skills
Responsibilities
- Assist with testing products in the lab
- Input quality specifications and batch data into reports
- Sample product quality
- Load and unload trucks and railcars
- Conduct minor maintenance on equipment in the plant (pumps, racks, mixers)
- Attend and participate in daily production/quality/EHS (Environmental Health & Safety) meetings
- Utilize proactive tools (safety checklist, etc.)
- Ensure good facility housekeeping
- Stay current on required training
- Wear appropriate provided PPE (hard hat, face shield, long-sleeve shirt, H2S monitor, steel toe boots, safety glasses)
- Effectively communicate between fellow operators, management, trucking company and customers to meet needs
Benefits
- Profit Sharing
- Matching 401(k)
- Health
- Life
- Disability
- Dental
- Vision
- Holiday Time
- Personal Time
- Sick Time
- Maternity Leave
- Tuition Assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
