SOUTHEAST EMULSIONS | Terminal Operator 1 - Denton, NC

Southeast Emulsions is one of the companies that operates within Reeves, the Colas USA subsidiary that serves North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Missouri, and Arkansas. As an emulsion and liquid asphalt supplier, Southeast Emulsions supports community development and maintenance through partnerships with government agencies and contractors. For more information, visit www.southeastemulsions.com.

Main Responsibilities

• Understanding of fundamental operations processes and procedures.
• Safety Policy and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Safe Operating Procedures (LOTO, H2S, JSA’s).
• Rail, barge, or truck unloading (steam, hose connection, dome lid, valve alignment, etc.).
• Truck loading and associated paperwork.
• Tank gauging and inventory documentation.
• Heavy equipment operation.
• Equipment inspections.
• 6S basics.
• Able to follow instructions accurately and maintain high standards of quality and precision in tasks.
• Clear and effective communication with team members and supervisors.
• Able to document processes and report issues promptly.
• Willingness to learn and apply new methods to improve efficiency.
• Able to work well within a team environment.
• Willingness to support colleagues and contribute to team goals.
• Able to adapt to changing priorities and work environments.
• Consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Dependability in completing assigned tasks on time.
• Eagerness to undergo training and development to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Openness to feedback and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School Diploma (required).
• Mechanical experience: welding, pipe fitting, and other mechanical experience (preferred).
• Commitment to being on time (required).
• Early morning shifts; 4:00 AM (occasionally).
• Basic computer skills (required).

Physical Demands

• Regularly stands for long periods and walks on even and uneven surfaces.
• Uses hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Reaches with hands and arms.
• Talks and crouches.
• Frequently lifts and/or moves up to 100 pounds.
• Close vision acuity, distance vision, color vision, and normal depth perception.
• Exposure to outside weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, and fumes or airborne particles.

Work Environment

• The work environment is sometimes noisy but does not exceed OSHA requirements for mandatory hearing protection.
• The employee must regularly work with hazardous materials (hot liquid asphalt) and chemicals.
• The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, and fumes or airborne particles.
• The job requires overtime including working weekends and holidays, and rotating work shifts to provide continuous coverage for customer delivery/pickup.
• Daily starting and quitting times may need to be changed to meet changing business requirements.

Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits include paid holidays, vacation, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, group health plan options (including medical, dental & vision, HSA, FSA), short-term disability benefits, and 401(k)/401(k) Roth with company match.
• This organization participates in E-Verify.
• The organization is a drug-free workplace.
• Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer.