Outdoor Facility Operator for Asphalt Plant Production

ergoncareers; Gloucester City (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Health

Life

Dental

Holidays

Vacation

Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions in Gloucester, NJ is seeking a Facility Operator to join a tight-knit, safety‑conscious team to help produce high‑quality asphalt oil.

The role is outdoors, hands‑on, and includes loading/unloading, testing, and daily production meetings. We offer competitive pay, a strong benefits package, and opportunities to learn new skills.

Join a family‑owned company with locations across the U.S. and Mexico.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 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.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Housekeeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions in Gloucester, NJ is seeking a Facility Operator to join a tight-knit, safety‑conscious team to help produce high‑quality asphalt oil.

The role is outdoors, hands‑on, and includes loading/unloading, testing, and daily production meetings. We offer competitive pay, a strong benefits package, and opportunities to learn new skills.

Join a family‑owned company with locations across the U.S. and Mexico.