Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions - Facility Operator

Facility Operator - Working with a tight-knit team to solve the everyday issues of producing high quality asphalt binder.

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 daylight/first shift full‑time Facility Operator at our Catoosa, OK 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.

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 Time, Maternity Leave, Tuition Assistance and more.

The ideal Facility Operator would possess good organizational and problem‑solving skills, look for opportunities to learn new skills, and contribute to making our facility an even better place to work.

• 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 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

• A 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, walking for long periods, lift 50 pounds with assistance, and perform jobs that involve lifting, bending, and climbing tanks and other structures outside
• Valid U.S. driver’s license
• Able to work days and hours as scheduled, Monday through Friday; some weekends. Daylight/first shift hours, OT available. Shifts may be 8 - 12 hours depending upon the season.
• Outdoor work in all seasons and potentially adverse weather conditions

Ergon, Inc. is an EEO employer and a drug‑free workplace. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. and have a valid driver’s license. Any employment offers are contingent upon a pre‑employment drug test and background check.