Assistant Operator (Asphalt)
Job Description
Job Title: Assistant Operator
Department: Production
Reports to: Operations Leader
Supervises: N/A
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Date: 01/01/2022
Rate: 32.62 / Hourly
Shift: Nights
Benefits: We offer a substantialbenefits package including insurance (medical/dental/vision/life/disability/supplemental offerings), 401k (company contribution regardless of employee participation – plus match), liberal paid time off (vacation, personal floating and standard holidays), Employee Assistance Services, and offer a Stock Purchase Program.
SUMMARY
The purpose of the Operator is to assist in leading the daily asphalt production process. You will work as part of a team to produce batches of high-quality asphalt products safely, efficiently and at a fast pace. Good mechanical skills, basic computer skills (training available) and good team communication skills are required. This job also requires excellent self-direction working alone at times or in small teams with little direct supervision.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSABILITIES:
- Notify your supervisor immediately of any accident, near miss or on- the -job injury when it occurs no matter how insignificant it may seem.
- Take personal ownership to work safely each day and hold other team members to the same high standards of safety
- Works to achieve zero injuries, zero defects and zero losses.
- Participates in plant TPM initiatives - completing activities associated with TPM tasks.
- Zero Defects: works to achieve zero scrap or seconds
- Communicate effectively when going on breaks and during shift changes
- Report unsafe conditions immediately to supervisor
- Notify your supervisor immediately of any accident, near miss or on- the -job injury when it occurs no matter how insignificant it may seem
- Take personal ownership to work safely each and every day and hold other team members to the same high standard of safety
- Fix unsafe conditions and report them immediately to supervisor
- Certify and operate in all the following areas: Polymer Modified Asphalt processing, Tanker truck loading and unloading, Flatbed truck loading and unloading, Railcar processing, Quality Control Procedures, Pre-Heater/Incinerator Operation, Boiler Operation, and Converter Operation.
- Perform the administrative tracking tasks of data entry, BOL processing, production entry, receiving, and general organization in SAP, Excel, and MS Word.
- Be able to climb tanks with heights of 50’, read panel displays, use operating manuals for troubleshooting, able to stand on your feet for most of the time in a 12-hour shift.
- Become certified to operate a forklift.
- Test, measure and enter data on quality using our computer system requiring general math skills and the ability to discern variation.
- Attend, participate and help lead monthly meetings and training.
- Participate in projects, equipment repairs and upgrades with maintenance personnel.
- Possess the ability to learn and follow all plant environmental control policies and procedures.
- Must be reliable, willing to work with others as a team, to perform day to day work or to help make and implement process improvements.
- Complies with good housekeeping practices on the job.
- Follows all environmental compliance polices & programs.
- Comply with all plant rules
- Comply with safety regulations and maintain a clean and orderly work area
- Regular Attendance on site and ability to rotate to varying shifts
- All other duties as assigned or needed
- Comply with all plant rules
- Comply with safety regulations and maintain a clean and orderly work area
- Regular Attendance and the ability to rotate varying shifts
- All other duties as assigned or needed
JOB REQUIREMENTS
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The employee should hold the following abilities:
- Good communication skills
- Accountability and ownership for actions
- Able to think under pressure and make quick decisions
- Ability to work well in a team or alone
- Able to communicate in English
- Ability to read a tape measure and do basic math
COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE COMPENTENCIES
The employee must be able to:
- Must be able to operate a computer or other keyboard instrument
- Proficient in SAP PM Module
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
The employee should have the following:
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
- Some manufacturing experience is helpful
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
The employee should possess the ability to:
- Ability to stand for 10 - 12 hours straight
- Able to climb and descend stairs for up to 12 hours continuously
- Lift and push and pull 50lbs. More than 100 times per day
- Able to do repetitive hand, arm, leg movements for 12 hours
- Must be able to squat, bend at the waist and knees freely
- Exposure to temperature extremes
- Exposure to sounds or noise levels that maybe uncomfortable
- Bending and twisting
- Handle, control or feel objects, tools or control
- Repetitive movements
- Able to climb on and off a forklift
***12-hour shifts working a schedule of two days on, two days off, three days on followed by two days off, two days on, three days off. One complete cycle in two weeks will result in working a three day weekend one week and a three day weekend off the following week. We can explain in more detail during interview process***
It is a requirement to be a U.S. citizen OR have valid proof of authorization to work in the United States.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
