Operator

Idaho Asphalt, Peak Asphalt•Woods Cross, UT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Idaho Asphalt Supply, Inc. (IAS) is a leading asphalt supplier and marketer in the Inland Northwest and Pacific Northwest Regions. With plants in Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, Montana, Oregon, California, and Arizona, IAS supplies a diverse product line of asphalts, polymer-modified asphalt, and asphalt emulsions to the road maintenance and construction industry. IAS is looking for an energized and flexible self-starter to fill a full-time opening for an Operator I. This is an entry-level position. Reporting to the Plant Manager, this position is responsible for loading and unloading products, AC (asphalt concrete), and PMA’s (polymer-modified asphalt).

Requirements

Must be First Aid certified within 90-days of hire.
A high school diploma or equivalent required.
Previous work experience, especially in the areas of manufacturing or production. We are willing to train candidates who are eager to learn and want to launch a career with Idaho Asphalt Supply.
The ability to perform basic arithmetic operations accurately (add, subtract, multiply, divide, and calculate percentages)
Communicate in English (orally and in writing)
Strong customer focus
The ability to learn quickly and be able to perform job duties within 60 days of hire.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Local candidates preferred.

Responsibilities

Ability to calculate load gallons.
Top and bottom load/unload asphalt trucks.
Dry out trailers.
Load/unload rail cars.
Raw materials and product sampling.
Forklift operation.
Basic (PM) preventative maintenance and troubleshoot of load/unload.
Learn the plant color code or ID system for the values, lines, pumps, and tanks.
Obtain general knowledge of products and plant layout.
This position will learn the PMA and emulsion production process.