Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions - Facility Operator

Facility Operator

We are a great company with great pay and benefits. 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.

Location:

Pasco, WA. Full‑time Facility Operator. The operator will possess organizational, time‑management, problem‑solving, and housekeeping skills and be eager to learn new skills. The role involves working outside in varying weather conditions.

The facility operator produces 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 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.

• 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 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

• A 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
• Able to work days and hours as scheduled, Monday through Sunday
• Outdoor work in all seasons

Ergon offers a competitive benefits package: 401(k), Health, Life, Dental, Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave, Tuition Assistance and Profit Sharing.

Ergon is an EEO/AAP Employer.