Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions - Facility Operator

Ergon Inc; Roswell (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health

Life

Dental

Holidays

Vacation

Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Ergon Inc. is seeking a full-time Facility Operator for our Roswell, New Mexico facility.

This role involves outdoor work in varied weather, performing lab tests, data entry, material handling, and equipment maintenance as part of a tight-knit team dedicated to high-quality asphalt binder production. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, Excel proficiency, and the ability to work independently while following written instructions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Excel proficiency 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.
• Lift 50 pounds with assistance; climb tanks and structures.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability 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 plant equipment (pumps, racks, mixers).
• Attend and participate in daily production/quality/EHS meetings.
• Use proactive safety tools (checklists).
• Maintain good facility housekeeping.
• Stay current on required training.
• Wear provided PPE (hard hat, face shield, long-sleeve shirt, H2S monitor, steel-toe boots, safety glasses).
• Communicate effectively with operators, management, trucking company and customers.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Follow instructions

Basic math

Computer skills

Self‑direction

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 Roswell, New Mexico, 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.

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

Benefits

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

Ergon is an EEO/AAP Employer.

Position to be filled: Operator / Facility Operator