Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions - Facility Operator

Ergon Inc.; Halstead (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Tuition assistance

Profit sharing

Job summary

Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions is seeking a full-time Facility Operator at our Halstead, KS facility. The ideal candidate enjoys outdoor work in all weather and supports production, quality, and safety initiatives.

Responsibilities include assisting with lab tests, data entry, loading/unloading, and basic equipment maintenance. A high school diploma, basic math skills, and a valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Proficiency in Excel is preferred and useful for data entry.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and safety protocols.
• Basic math skills are needed for measurement and batch checks.
• Must be able to learn computer skills and operate plant systems.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50 pounds and climbing tanks.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to work varied shifts.
• Outdoor work in all seasons and weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with lab testing of products and input batch data.
• Load and unload trucks and railcars and conduct product sampling.
• Perform minor equipment maintenance and ensure safety housekeeping.
• Attend daily production/quality/EHS meetings and follow PPE rules.
• Communicate effectively with operators, management, and customers.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Self-motivation

Reading skills

Basic math

Computer skills

Lift 50 lbs

Driver's license

Outdoor work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 Halstead, KS 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. 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 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

Ergon offers a competitive benefits package:

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

Ergon is an EEO/AAP Employer.