Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions - Facility Operator

ergoncareers; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health

Life

Dental

Holidays

Vacation

Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions in Grand Junction, CO is hiring a Facility Operator to work with a tight-knit team producing high quality asphalt binder. The role involves loading/unloading, testing, quality data entry, and maintaining safety standards.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, basic math, Excel proficiency, ability to work unsupervised, physical stamina for lifting up to 50 pounds, and a willingness to learn in a hands-on environment.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Excel (preferred).
• Ability to work without supervision.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions.
• Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Ability to learn computer skills.
• Able to lift 50 pounds with assistance and perform lifting tasks.
• Valid driver's license.
• Able to work days and hours as scheduled, including weekends.

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 daily production/quality/EHS meetings.
• Utilize safety tools (safety checklist).
• Ensure good facility housekeeping.
• Stay current on required training.
• Wear provided PPE.
• Communicate effectively with operators, management, trucking company and customers.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Work without supervision

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are currently looking to hire 1 facility operators.

Facility Operator

- Working with a tight-knit team to solve the everyday issues of producing high quality asphalt binder.

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

Our position is for a full-time Facility Operator at our Grand Junction, CO facility. The ideal operator would possess good organizational, time management, problem-solving, and housekeeping 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.

Our 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.

We need people who enjoy being outside in a variety of weather conditions so that we as a team can better serve our customers.

Facility Operator 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

Operator Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Proficiency in Excel (preferred)
• Ability to work without supervision
• Ability to read and follow written instructions
• Basic math skills (e.g., add, subtract, multiply, divide)
• Ability to learn computer skills
• Able to lift 50 pounds with assistance and perform jobs that involve lifting, bending, climbing tanks and other structures
• Valid driver's license
• Able to work days and hours as scheduled, Monday through Sunday
• Outdoor work in all seasons

• 401(k), Health, Life, Dental, Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave, Tuition Assistance and Profit Sharing

Ergon is an EEO/AAP Employer.

Employment offer contingent upon pre-employment drug test, background check, and MVR.

Position to be filled: Operator / Facility Operator