Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions - Facility Operator
About The Position
Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions is seeking a full-time Facility Operator for their Catoosa, OK, facility. This role involves working with a team to produce high-quality asphalt binder. The company is a relationship-driven, family-owned organization with locations throughout the U.S. and Mexico, aiming to maintain a small-company feel while valuing employee learning and contribution. Facility operators produce neat and polymer modified asphalt oil for customers, working in the tank farm to produce, process, ensure quality, and load/unload materials. This is not an office-based job; it requires working outdoors in various weather conditions.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalent
- Proficiency in Excel (preferred)
- Ability to work without supervision
- Ability to read and follow written instructions
- Basic math skills (e.g., add, subtract, multiply, divide)
- Ability to learn computer skills
- Able to lift 50 pounds with assistance and perform jobs that involve lifting, bending, climbing tanks and other structures
- Valid driver's license
- Able to work days and hours as scheduled, Monday through Saturday
- Outdoor work in all seasons
- Must be authorized to work in the US
Nice To Haves
- Good organizational skills
- Good time management skills
- Good problem-solving skills
- Good housekeeping skills
- Willingness to learn new skills
- Ability to contribute to making the facility a 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 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
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid holidays
- Vacation time
- Sick leave
- Tuition assistance
- Profit sharing
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
