Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions - Facility Operator

Ergon Inc; Bethany (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Dental

Vision

Holidays

Personal time

Sick time

Maternity leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Ergon Inc. is seeking a full-time Facility Operator at our Muskogee, OK facility. Operators work in the tank farm to produce neat and polymer-modified asphalt oil for customers, with a focus on safety, quality, and teamwork.

This role involves outdoor work in all weather and regular communication with trucking partners and customers. Daylight/1st shift hours, some weekends, OT possible, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, 401(k) with match, profit

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work with little supervision.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions.
• Basic math skills (e.g., add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Ability to learn computer skills.
• Able to meet physical requirements including lifting up to 50 pounds with assistance and outdoor work.

Responsibilities

• Assist with testing products in the lab.
• Input quality specifications and batch data into reports.
• Sample product quality.
• Load and unload trucks and railcars.
• Conduct minor maintenance on equipment in the plant (pumps, racks, mixers).
• Attend and participate in daily production/quality/EHS meetings.
• Utilize proactive safety tools and maintain good facility housekeeping.
• Stay current on required training.
• Wear provided PPE (hard hat, face shield, long-sleeve shirt, H2S monitor, steel toe boots, safety glasses).
• Communicate effectively between operators, management, trucking company and customers.

Skills

Reading & following instructions

Basic math

Computer skills

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Facility Operator - Working with a tight-knit team to produce high quality asphalt binder.

A great company with great pay and benefits. Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions is a relationship-driven company that values each employee's willingness to learn, contribute to the team, and grow. We are family-owned with locations throughout the U.S. and Mexico, but pride ourselves on maintaining a small-company feel.

We are seeking a full-time Facility Operator at our Muskogee, OK, facility. Facility Operators produce neat and polymer-modified asphalt oil for sale to paving and repair customers. The position works in the tank farm with other operators as a team to produce, process, ensure quality, and load/unload materials directly to our customers.

Please do not apply if you are looking for an office-based job. We need people who enjoy being outside in a variety of weather conditions so that we can better serve our customers.

This position offers a competitive hourly rate with an excellent benefits package including Profit Sharing, Matching 401(k), Health, Life, Disability, Dental, Vision, Holiday, Personal, & Sick Time, Maternity Leave, Tuition Assistance and more.

The ideal Facility Operator would possess good organizational and problem-solving skills. We want people who look for opportunities to learn new skills and can contribute to making our facility an even better place to work. See below for outline of Job Duties and Requirements.

Job Duties

• Assist with testing products in the lab
• Input quality specifications and batch data into reports
• Sample product quality
• Load and unload trucks and railcars
• Conduct minor maintenance on equipment in the plant (pumps, racks, mixers)
• Attend and participate in daily production/quality/EHS (Environmental Health & Safety) meetings
• Utilize our proactive tools (safety checklist, etc.)
• Ensure good facility housekeeping
• Stay current on required training
• Wear the appropriate provided PPE (hard hat, face shield, long-sleeve shirt, H2S monitor, steel toe boots, safety glasses)
• Effectively communicate between fellow operators, management, our trucking company and customers to meet needs

Qualifications/Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work with little supervision
• Ability to read and follow written instructions
• Basic math skills (e.g., add, subtract, multiply, divide)
• Ability to learn computer skills
• Able to meet physical requirements of the role including standing, walking for long periods, lift 50 pounds with assistance, and perform jobs that involve lifting, bending, and climbing tanks and other structures outside
• Valid US driver's license
• Able to work days and hours as scheduled, Monday through Friday; some weekends. Daylight/1st shift hours, OT available. Shifts may be 8 - 12 hours depending upon the season
• Outdoor work in all seasons and potentially adverse weather conditions

Position to be filled: Operator / Facility Operator

Ergon, Inc. is an EEO employer and a drug-free workplace. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US and have a valid driver's license. Any employment offers are contingent upon a pre-employment drug test and background check.