Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions - Facility Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Facility Operator - Working at our Pasco, WA facility to help produce high quality asphalt binder.

A great company with great pay and benefits. Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions is a relationship-driven company that values each employee's willingness to learn, contribute to the team, and grow. We are family-owned with locations throughout the U.S. and Mexico, but pride ourselves on maintaining a small-company feel.

We are seeking a full-time Facility Operator at our Pasco, WA facility. Facility Operators produce neat and polymer-modified asphalt oil for sale to paving and repair customers. The position works as a team with other operators in the outdoor tank farm and inside lab to produce, process, ensure quality, and load/unload materials directly to our customers. Please do not apply if you are looking for an office-based job. We need people who enjoy being outside in a variety of weather conditions so that we can better serve our customers.

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!

Job Duties:

• Assist with product testing and quality control in the lab
• Collect and evaluate product samples
• Enter production and quality data into reporting systems
• 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
• Follow environmental, health, and safety procedures
• Utilize proactive tools (safety checklist, etc)
• Maintain facility cleanliness and organization
• Complete required training and certifications
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Communicate effectively with coworkers, management, transportation partners, and customers

Qualifications/Requirements :

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work with little supervision
• Ability to read and follow written instructions
• Basic math skills (e.g., add, subtract, multiply, divide)
• Ability to learn computer skills
• Able to meet physical requirements of the role including standing or walking for long periods, lift 50 pounds with assistance, and perform jobs that involve lifting, bending, and climbing ladders, tanks and other outdoor structures
• Valid US driver's license
• Able to work days and hours as scheduled, Monday through Friday; some weekends.
• Outdoor work in all seasons and potentially adverse weather conditions

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

Position to be filled: Operator / Facility Operator

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, background check, and MVR.