Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions - Facility Operator
About The Position
Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions is hiring a full-time Facility Operator at its Wolcott, Kansas facility. The operator works with 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 a hands-on, outdoor position involving work in a variety of weather conditions, not an office-based role. The company describes itself as family owned, relationship-driven, and committed to maintaining a small-company feel while operating locations throughout the U.S. and Mexico. The ideal candidate is organized, manages time well, solves problems, maintains good housekeeping, and is willing to learn and contribute. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. and hold a valid driver's license. Employment offers are contingent upon 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 days and hours, which may fall Monday through Sunday.
- Ability and willingness to work outdoors in all seasons.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
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 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 checklists.
- Maintain good facility housekeeping.
- Stay current on required training.
- Wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Communicate effectively with fellow operators, management, the trucking company, and customers to meet their needs.
Benefits
- The posting states that the company offers great pay and great benefits, but does not specify benefit types.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
