Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions - Facility Operator
About The Position
Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions is hiring a full-time Facility Operator at its Wolcott, Kansas facility. Operators work as part of a team in the tank farm to produce and process neat and polymer-modified asphalt oil, ensure product quality, and load and unload materials for customers. This is a hands-on, outdoor role involving work in a variety of weather conditions, not an office-based position. 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, works independently when needed, and is interested in learning and contributing to the team. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and have a valid driver's license. Employment offers are contingent on pre-employment drug testing, a background check, and an MVR 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 scheduled days and hours Monday through Sunday.
- Ability to work outdoors in all seasons.
- Must be authorized 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 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 appropriate personal protective equipment, including a hard hat, face shield, long-sleeved shirt, H2S monitor, steel-toe boots, and safety glasses.
- Communicate effectively with fellow operators, management, the trucking company, and customers to meet needs.
Benefits
- The posting describes the company as offering great pay and great benefits, but does not specify particular benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
