Russell Standard - Plant Operator

Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions, Inc•Muhlenberg Township, PA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Operator is vital to the overall operation of the plant and facilities, performing tasks necessary for day-to-day operations and product production. The role is based in an asphalt emulsions manufacturing plant. Plants are outdoors and work may be performed in adverse weather conditions. Work may involve exposure to hot materials, chemicals, fumes, dust, odors, gases, and other substances used in a construction environment. The position requires working with laboratory and sales personnel as part of a team, as well as working independently without close supervision. The operator must be able to work overtime as needed and be flexible in scheduling. Physical requirements include safely lifting at least 50 pounds, occasionally entering confined spaces, tolerating scents common to fuels and asphalt operations, frequent and regular movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers, frequent walking and standing, and the ability to see, hear, talk, and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Solid math and reading skills and the ability to understand technical manuals.
Two years of production or maintenance experience, oil and gas industry experience, or completion of a mechanical or industrial trade school program.
Aptitude for learning new tasks and skills.
Ability to work in a team environment with laboratory and sales personnel and independently without close supervision.
Must be able to work overtime as needed.
Willingness to be flexible in scheduling.
Ability to safely lift at least 50 pounds and occasionally enter confined spaces.
Ability to tolerate scents common to fuels and asphalt operations.
Ability to perform work requiring frequent and regular movement of wrists, hands, and/or fingers, frequent walking and standing, and seeing, hearing, talking, and manual dexterity.