Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions - Facility Operator

About the role

Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions is a relationship-driven, family-owned company with locations throughout the U.S. and Mexico that maintains a small-company feel. We value each employee's willingness to learn and contribute to the team. This full-time Facility Operator position is at our Roswell, New Mexico facility.

Facility operators produce neat and polymer modified asphalt oil for sale to paving and repair customers. The position works in the tank farm with other operators as a team to produce, process, ensure quality, and load/unload materials directly to our customers. This is not an office-based job — we need people who enjoy being outside in a variety of weather conditions so that we as a team can better serve our customers.

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 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

Requirements

• 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
• Good organizational, time management, problem-solving, and housekeeping skills
• Willingness to learn new skills and contribute to making the facility a better place to work

Schedule & work conditions

• Able to work days and hours as scheduled, Monday through Sunday
• Outdoor work in all seasons and a variety of weather conditions

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Dental insurance
• Holidays
• Vacation
• Sick leave
• Tuition assistance
• Profit sharing