Plant Operator

Job Description
Job Description
About Us: 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.
About the Role: Our operators produce liquid asphalt products for sale to paving and pavement repair customers. The position works in the tank farm with other operators as a team to produce, process, ensure quality of products and load/unload materials directly to storage tanks or into trucks for customers. Please do not apply if you are looking for an office-based job or forklift operator position. We need people who enjoy being outside in a variety of weather conditions so that we as a team can better serve our customers.
The ideal candidate would possess good organizational, time management and problem-solving skills and have the ability to work unsupervised. We want people who look for opportunities to learn new skills and can contribute to making our facility an even better place to work.
Plant Operator Key Responsibilities:
* Unload railcars - outside work in all weather conditions, manual lifting/pushing/pulling
* Load and unload trucks - outside and inside work depending on stage of process, manual lifting/pushing/pulling
* Conduct minor maintenance on equipment in the plant (pumps, racks, mixers) - knowledge of basic tools and equipment helpful
* Wear the appropriate provided PPE (hard hat, face shield, long-sleeve shirt, H2S monitor, steel toe boots, safety glasses)
* Effectively communicate with fellow operators, management, carriers and customers to meet needs
Qualifications and Skills Required:
* A high school diploma or equivalent
* Basic computer skills proficiency in Excel (preferred)
* Ability to read, write and follow written instructions in English
* Basic math skills (e.g., add, subtract, multiply, divide)
* 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 or nights and hours as scheduled, Monday through Sunday
* Outdoor work in all seasons
Compensation and Benefits: Ergon offers a competitive benefits package including
* 401(k)
* Health, Dental and Vision plans
* Life Insurance
* Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Leave
Location
Plant is located in Saginaw, TX 76179
No Walk-ins or Phone Calls will be accepted. Applicant will be contacted for interview.
Ergon is an EEO/AAP Employer.
Employment offer contingent upon pre-employment drug test, background check, and MVR.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Education:
* High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
* Basic math: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
* Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
* Saginaw, TX 76179: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person