Plant Operator

VSS Emultech; West Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k program

Pension Program

Life Insurance

AD&D

Job summary

VSS Emultech is seeking a Plant Operator for our West Sacramento facility. The role supports manufacturing, loading and unloading of chemicals, emulsified asphalt, and binder products, while ensuring safety and efficiency.

Responsibilities include operating equipment, performing weekend checks, maintaining records, and working as part of a team in a dynamic industrial environment. A forklift license and reliable transportation are required as part of progression toward Level II operator.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills using a calculator.
• Knowledge of hand and power tools.
• Ability to self-start and motivate others.
• Ability to work in dirty, adverse conditions.
• Weekend plant checks on rotating basis.
• Observe gauges and machinery to ensure specs.
• Ability to obtain a forklift license.
• Aim to advance to level II operator within 1 year.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle for travel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a positive work atmosphere and professional communication with stakeholders.
• Load and unload chemicals, emulsified asphalt, binder trucks, tack pots, spreader trucks, and asphalt.
• Assist in railcar steaming and unloading operations.
• Perform basic housekeeping tasks and tool cleaning.
• Sweep building interiors and manage storage of tools.
• Participate in safety meetings and teamwork activities.
• Keep basic written records.
• Adhere to environmental, health, and safety rules and procedures.

Skills

Basic math

Hand tools

Power tools

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Written records

Observation of gauges

License to drive

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation license

Job description

OUR PEOPLEAREOUR STRATEGY

We are growing and in need of a Plant Operator for our VSS Emultech facility.

Come join a team with a great company culture that offers competitive wages and benefits! We offer Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision Care Insurance. We offer a 401k program. A Pension Program, Life Insurance, AD&D and opportunities for growth and development.

An Operator is responsible for assisting with the manufacturing, loading or unloading of chemicals, emulsified asphalt, and binder products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Accountable for maintaining a positive work atmosphere, by acting and communicating in a professional manner with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.
• Loading and unloading of chemicals, emulsified asphalt, binder trucks, tack pots, spreader trucks and asphalt.
• Assist in railcar steaming and unloading operations.
• Basic housekeeping duties (cleaning up litter, spilled products, office, bathroom etc.).
• Sweeping building interiors.
• Proper tool cleaning and storage.
• Participation with safety meetings.
• Working as a team.
• Basic written recordkeeping.
• Adherence to all environmental, health and safety rules, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications

• Ability to utilize a calculator for basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
• Knowledge of basic hand and power tools.
• Ability to self‑start, motivate others, work with little direction.
• Ability to work in dirty and adverse work conditions.
• Ability to conduct the necessary weekend checks of the plant on a rotating basis.
• Ability to observe gauges, dials, and operation of machinery to ensure conformance to processing specifications.
• Ability to acquire a license for Forklift Operation.
• Ability to advance to level II operator, maximum of 1 year’s time.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Current state automobile driver’s license and a reliable vehicle, potentially for work‑related travel.

Affirmative Action Statement

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.