Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions - Facility Operator

Ergon Inc.; Mulga (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental

Holidays

Vacation

Sick leave

Tuition assistance

Profit sharing

Job summary

Ergon Inc. in Mulga, AL is seeking a full-time Facility Operator to join our tight-knit team. You will help produce high-quality asphalt binder, load/unload materials, and work in the tank farm with others to ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, basic math skills, and the ability to follow written instructions. Proficiency in Excel is preferred, and candidates must be able to lift 50 pounds and work outdoors in all weather.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Excel preferred.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions.
• Basic math skills and good organizational abilities.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Assist with testing products in the lab.
• Input quality specifications and batch data into reports.
• Sample product quality.
• Load and unload trucks, railcars, and barges.
• Conduct minor maintenance on plant equipment.
• Attend daily production/quality/EHS meetings.
• Use safety tools and maintain housekeeping.
• Stay current on required training and PPE usage.
• Communicate effectively with team, management, and customers.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Reading instructions

Basic math

High school diploma

Valid driver's license

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 Partners 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 Mulga, AL 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. This 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, railcars, and barges
• 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 heavy lifting, bending, climbing tanks and other structures.
• Valid driver's
• Able to work the days and hours as scheduled, Monday through Sunday
• Outdoor work in all seasons

Ergon offers a competitive benefit package: 401(k), Health, Life, Dental, Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave, Tuition Assistance, and Profit Sharing.

Ergon is an EEO/AAP Employer.

Email your resume, No Walk-ins or Phone Calls will be accepted.

Applicants will be contacted if selected for an interview.

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

Position to be filled: Operator/Facility Operator/Plant Operator

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.