Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions - Facility Operator
About The Position
Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions is seeking a full-time Facility Operator for its Halstead, KS facility. This role involves working within a team to produce high-quality asphalt binder. The company is family-owned, relationship-driven, and values employee learning and contribution, aiming to maintain a small company feel despite its U.S. and Mexico locations. The ideal candidate will possess good organizational, time management, problem-solving, and housekeeping skills, with a desire to learn new skills and improve the workplace. Facility operators are responsible for producing neat and polymer asphalt oil for paving and repair customers, working in the tank farm to produce, process, ensure quality, and load/unload materials.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- 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 Sunday.
- Outdoor work in all seasons.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the US.
- Employment offers contingent upon pre-employment drug test, background check, and MVR.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in Excel.
Responsibilities
- Assist with testing products in the lab.
- Input quality specification 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
- Great pay
- Great benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
