Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions - Facility Operator

Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions, Inc•Memphis, TN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions is hiring a full-time Facility Operator at its Memphis, Tennessee facility. Operators work as part of a team in the tank farm to produce neat and polymer-modified asphalt oil, ensure product quality, and load and unload materials for customers. This is an outdoor, hands-on role involving work in a variety of weather conditions, not an office-based position. The company describes itself as family-owned and relationship-driven, with locations across the United States and Mexico and a small-company feel. The ideal candidate is organized, manages time well, solves problems, maintains good housekeeping, and is willing to learn and contribute to the team. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and have a valid driver's license. Employment offers are contingent on a pre-employment drug test, background check, and motor vehicle record check.

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 work involving lifting, bending, and climbing tanks and other structures.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to work the scheduled hours and days.
Ability to work outdoors in all seasons.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Excel.

Responsibilities

Enter quality specifications and batch data into reports.
Sample product to assess quality.
Load and unload trucks and railcars.
Perform minor maintenance on plant equipment, including pumps, racks, and mixers.
Attend and participate in daily production, quality, and Environmental Health & Safety meetings.
Use proactive safety tools, such as safety checklists.
Maintain good facility housekeeping.
Stay current on required training.
Wear appropriate provided personal protective equipment, 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 their needs.