Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions - Facility Operator
About The Position
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 not an office-based job; we need people who enjoy being outside in a variety of weather conditions. Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions is a relationship-driven, family-owned company with locations throughout the U.S. and Mexico, valuing each employee's willingness to learn and contribute to the team, while maintaining a small-company feel. This position offers a competitive hourly rate with an excellent benefits package.
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
- People who look for opportunities to learn new skills
- Can contribute to making our facility an even better place to work
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 the appropriate provided PPE (hard hat, face shield, long-sleeve shirt, H2S monitor, steel toe boots, safety glasses)
- Effectively communicate between fellow operators, management, our 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
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
