Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions - Facility Operator

Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions, Inc•Warr Acres, OK

8d•$22 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions is seeking a full-time Facility Operator at its Muskogee, Oklahoma facility. Facility Operators work as part of a team in the tank farm to produce neat and polymer-modified asphalt oil for paving and repair customers. The work includes processing materials, ensuring product quality, and loading and unloading materials for customers. This is an outdoor, hands-on role rather than an office-based job, with work in a variety of weather conditions. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and an excellent benefits package. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and have a valid U.S. driver's license. Employment offers are contingent upon a pre-employment drug test and background check.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to work with little supervision.
Ability to read and follow written instructions.
Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Ability to learn computer skills.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including standing and walking for long periods, lifting 50 pounds with assistance, and performing tasks involving lifting, bending, and climbing tanks and other structures outdoors.
Valid U.S. driver's license.
Ability to work the scheduled days and hours, Monday through Friday, with some weekends.
Ability to work outdoors in all seasons and potentially adverse weather conditions.
Authorization to work in the United States.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and background check as a condition of an employment offer.

Nice To Haves

Good organizational and problem-solving skills.
Willingness to learn new skills and contribute to improving the facility.

Responsibilities

Assist with testing products in the lab.
Enter quality specifications and batch data into reports.
Sample products 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 the provided appropriate personal protective equipment.
Communicate effectively with fellow operators, management, the trucking company, and customers to meet their needs.