Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions - Facility Operator

Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions, Inc•Roswell, NM

4d•$15 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions is hiring a full-time Facility Operator at its Roswell, New Mexico facility. Facility Operators work as part of a team in the tank farm to produce, process, and ensure the quality of neat and polymer-modified asphalt oil, and to load and unload materials for customers. This is an outdoor, hands-on role in a variety of weather conditions, not an office-based position. The role calls for organizational, time-management, problem-solving, and housekeeping skills, along with a willingness to learn and contribute to the team. Operators assist with product testing and sampling, record quality specifications and batch data, perform minor equipment maintenance, and communicate with fellow operators, management, the trucking company, and customers. The position also involves safety and quality meetings, required training, proactive safety tools, and wearing provided personal protective equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to work without supervision.
Ability to read and follow written instructions.
Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Ability to learn computer skills.
Ability to lift 50 pounds with assistance and perform tasks involving lifting, bending, and climbing tanks and other structures.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to work scheduled days and hours Monday through Sunday.
Willingness and ability to work outdoors in all seasons.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Excel.

Responsibilities

Assist with testing products in the lab.
Enter quality specifications and batch data into reports.
Sample product quality.
Load and unload trucks and railcars.
Conduct minor plant equipment maintenance, including on pumps, racks, and mixers.
Attend and participate in daily production, quality, and EHS meetings.
Use proactive safety tools, such as safety checklists.
Maintain good facility housekeeping.
Stay current on required training.
Wear appropriate provided PPE, including a hard hat, face shield, long-sleeve shirt, H2S monitor, steel-toe boots, and safety glasses.
Communicate effectively with fellow operators, management, the trucking company, and customers to meet needs.