Lead Production Operator

Ergon, Inc.; Garden City (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental benefits

Holidays

Vacation

Sick leave

Tuition assistance

Profit sharing

Job summary

Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions in Garden City, GA, invites applications for a full-time Production Operator. You will set up and operate mixing equipment, follow product recipes, and record batch data. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliable work habits.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, basic math, and good communication. Proficiency with MS Office is preferred, and forklift certification may be pursued after hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate or tend equipment that mixes, blends, or processes ingredients to produce finished products.
• Record production and test data for each batch on required forms.
• Unload bulk raw materials and load finished product as needed.
• Transfer raw materials between tanks and mixers.

Skills

Time management

Team-oriented

Communication

Basic math

Computer literacy

Forklift eligibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Forklift training

Job description

Production Operator

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 Production Operator at our Garden City, facility. This position is responsible for setting up, operating or tending machines to mix or blend materials to produce various finished products. This includes following production sheets for specific product recipes and recording accurate quantity and production time information.

Production Operator Job Duties:

• Be committed and Supportive of Ergon's culture, safety and core values.
• If needed, unload bulk raw materials and load finished product from trucks to storage.
• Transfer raw materials tank-to-tank and tank- to-mixers.
• Set up, operate, and tend equipment that mixes, blends, or processes required ingredients in the manufacturing of finished products.
• Verify and stage raw materials and packaging materials needed for the production of intermediate raw materials and finished products.
• Select and measure or weigh ingredients specified for the manufacture of finished products.
• Collect product samples for analysis and perform quality control testing when directed.
• Maintains clean work area and promotes safe work habits.
• Maintains good working relationships with all co-workers, customers and associates. Works in a participative manner with supervisor and co-workers.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Record production and test data for each batch on required forms.
• Responsible for handling hazardous materials within proper safety parameters.

Production Operator Requirements:

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Possess time management skills for reporting to work on time and to meet deadlines.
• Possess a strong commitment to team environment and exercises personal initiative.
• Ability to perform work with minimal supervision.
• Good verbal and written communications.
• Possess basic mathematics skills
• Pass a pre-employment assessment test.
• Proficiency with computers and computer software, including Microsoft Office products, desirable.
• Capable of becoming fork truck certified.
• Ability to complete all required training for required tasks for this position.

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

Ergon is an EEO/AAP Employer.

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