Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions - Facility Operator

Ergon, Inc.; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing

Matching 401(k)

Health

Life

Disability

Dental

Vision

Holiday

Personal & Sick pay

Maternity/Paternity leave

Job summary

Ergon, Inc. in Grand Junction, CO is seeking a daylight/1st shift Facility Operator to join a tight-knit team producing asphalt oil and serving customers.

The role involves loading/unloading trucks and railcars, conducting basic plant maintenance, and participating in daily production and safety meetings. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, the ability to work with little supervision, read instructions, perform basic math, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions.
• Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Ability to learn computer skills.
• Able to meet physical requirements including lifting up to 50 lbs and working outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks and railcars.
• Conduct minor maintenance on plant equipment (pumps, racks, mixers).
• Attend daily production/quality/EHS meetings.
• Utilize safety checklist and other proactive tools.
• Ensure good facility housekeeping and training compliance.
• Communicate effectively with operators, management, trucking company and customers.

Skills

Ability to work with little supervisor

Read and follow written instructions

Basic math skills

Ability to learn computer skills

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Valid US driver's license

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 Grand Junction, CO 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.

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 pay
• Maternity/Paternity leave 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
• 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

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, background check, and MVR.