Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions - Facility Operator

Ergon, Inc.; Saginaw (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing

Matching 401(k)

Health

Life

Disability

Dental

Vision

Holiday

Personal & Sick pay

Maternity/Paternity leave

Job summary

Ergon, Inc. is seeking a Facility Operator for our Saginaw, TX site to join a tight-knit team on the night shift (Midnight – 8:30am). You will help produce high-quality asphalt oil, participate in testing, loading/unloading, and daily safety meetings, while working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

The role requires a high school diploma and basic math, with preferred Excel skills and the ability to follow written instructions. A drug-free workplace and pre-employment checks apply.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Excel is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to plant processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with testing products in the lab and at the plant.
• Input quality specs and batch data into reports.
• Load and unload trucks and railcars.
• Conduct minor maintenance on equipment (pumps, racks, mixers).
• Participate in daily production/quality/EHS meetings.
• Maintain good facility housekeeping and safety practices.

Skills

Excel (preferred)

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

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.

A great company with great pay and 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 pride ourselves on maintaining a small-company feel.

Our position is for a full-time night shift (Midnight - 8:30am) Facility Operator at our Saginaw, TX facility. 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 can better serve our customers as a team.

This position offers a competitive hourly rate with an excellent benefits package including:

• Profit Sharing


• Matching 401(k)


• Health


• Life


• Disability


• Dental


• Vision


• Holiday


• Personal & Sick pay


• Maternity/Paternity leave

The ideal Facility Operator would possess good organizational, time management, and problem-solving 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. See below for outline of Job Duties and Requirements.

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

Qualifications/Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent


• Proficiency in Excel (preferred)


• Ability to work with little supervision


• Ability to read and follow written instructions


• Basic math skills (e.g., add, subtract, multiply, divide)


• Ability to learn computer skills


• Able to meet physical requirements of the role including standing, walking for long periods, lift 50 pounds with assistance, and perform jobs that involve lifting, bending, and climbing tanks and other structures outside


• Valid US driver's license


• Able to work days and hours as scheduled, Monday through Friday; some weekends. Daylight/1st shift hours, OT available. Shifts may be 8 - 12 hours depending upon the season.


• Outdoor work in all seasons and potentially adverse weather conditions

Position to be filled: Operator / Facility 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.