Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions - Facility Operator

Seeking Facility Operator at our Ennis, TX location  

The Facility Operator works with a tight-knit team to manage the daily production and transport of high quality asphalt binder.

Our position is for a full-time Facility Operator at our Ennis, TX facility. Facility Operators produce neat and polymer-modified asphalt oil for sale to paving and repair customers. The position works in the outdoor tank farm with other operators to produce, process, ensure quality, and load/unload materials directly to our customers. The ideal Facility Operator possesses organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills. We want people who look for opportunities to learn new skills and grow, and can contribute to making our facility an even better place to work. See below for outline of Job Duties and Qualifications. This is not an office-based job. We need people who enjoy being outside in a variety of weather conditions so that we can best serve our customers.

A great company with great pay and benefits. 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 and more! 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.

Job Duties:

• Assist with QC testing 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 independently or with little supervision
• Ability to read and follow written instructions
• Basic math skills (e.g., add, subtract, multiply, divide)
• Ability to learn basic computer skills
• Ability to meet physical requirements of the role including: standing, walking for long periods, lift 50 pounds with assistance, and perform jobs that involve lifting, squatting, bending, and climbing tanks and/or other structures
• 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

No Walk-ins or Phone Calls will be accepted. Applicants will be contacted for interviews.

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 and background check.