Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions - Facility Operator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing

401(k) Matching

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

Maternity Leave

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions in Catoosa, OK is seeking a daylight/1st shift, full-time Facility Operator to work outdoors in varied weather. You will load/unload trucks and railcars, perform minor maintenance, and support production with a team to deliver high-quality asphalt oil.

The role emphasizes safety, training, and good housekeeping. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, basic math, and the ability to read instructions and learn computer skills; teamwork and communication are

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions.
• Basic math skills (add/subtract/multiply/divide).
• Ability to learn computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks and railcars.
• Conduct minor maintenance on plant equipment (pumps, racks, mixers).
• Attend and participate in daily production/quality/EHS meetings.
• Utilize proactive safety tools (checklists, etc.).
• Ensure 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

Independent work

Reading instructions

Basic math

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Facility Operator - Working with a tight-knit team to solve the everyday issues of producing 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 daylight/1st shift full-time Facility Operator at our Catoosa, 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, 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:

• 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