Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions - Facility Operator

Ergon, Inc.; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Ergon, Inc. is seeking a Facility Operator for the Wolcott, KS facility. This hands-on role focuses on producing asphalt oil, loading/unloading, and ensuring safety and quality through lab checks and data entry.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, Excel proficiency, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work outdoors in varied weather with a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Excel preferred.
• Ability to work without supervision.
• Good math and basic computer skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Assist with testing products in the lab.
• Input quality specification and batch data into reports.
• Sample product quality.
• Load and unload trucks and railcars.
• Conduct minor maintenance on equipment.
• Attend daily production/quality/EHS meetings.
• Wear provided PPE and maintain safety.
• Communicate effectively with team and customers.

Skills

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Reading instructions

Physical endurance

Punctuality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

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 as a full-time Facility Operator at our Wolcott, 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 specification 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, steal 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 deriver's license.
• Able to workdays and hours as scheduled, Monday through Sunday.
• Outdoor work in all seasons.

If you are looking for a hands-on role where you can learn, contribute, and grow with a company that values their employees, we'd like to hear from you.

Ergon is an EEO/AAP Employer.

No walk-ins or phone calls will be accepted. Applicants will be contacted for interviews.

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

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.