Plant Operator

PLANT OPERATOR


The purpose of the Plant Operator is to assist in the asphalt production process. You will work as a team to produce batches of high-quality asphalt products safely at a fast-paced rate. Good mechanical skills, basic computer skills, and good team communication skills are required by the job. This job requires excellent self-direction working alone or in small teams with little direct supervision.

Schedule/shift hours-Rotating shifts and possible holiday/weekend work.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Certify and operate in all the following areas: packaging, truck loading, and unloading
• Perform the administrative tracking tasks of data entry, BOL processing, production entry, receiving, and general organization
• Perform tests on asphalt with lab equipment to ensure finished product meets specifications, for loss prevention, and verify inbound material quality
• Generate Report of Analysis for outbound shipments
• Become certified to operate a forklift
• Attend and participate in meetings and training
• Know and follow all plant environmental control policies and procedures
• Meet team expectations such as reliability, teamwork, and process improvement
• Maintain and improve productivity, teamwork, quality, and safety
• Comply with good housekeeping practices on the job
• Follow all environmental compliance policies & programs
• Comply with all plant rules
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain a clean and orderly work area
• 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 lofty standards of safety
• Regular attendance on site and ability to rotate to varying shifts
• All other duties as assigned or needed
  
  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:
  
  The employee must be able to:
  Operate a computer or other keyboard instrument and have a working knowledge of computer systems such as Microsoft Word and Excel
  
  EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
  
  The employee should have the following:
  High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
  Manufacturing or Asphalt production experience is a plus
  Forklift knowledge useful
  
  ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
  
  The employee should possess the ability to:
  Stand for 10 - 12 hours straight
  Lift, push and pull 50 lbs.
  Do repetitive hand, arm, leg movements for 12 hours
  Squat, bend at the waist and knees freely
  Withstand exposure to temperature extremes
  Withstand exposure to sounds or noise levels that may be uncomfortable
  Bend and twist
  Handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls
  Perform repetitive movements
  Climb on and off a forklift
  Climb ladders

It is a requirement to be a U.S. citizen OR have valid proof of authorization to work in the United States. Blacklidge is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Blacklidge is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

We request all applicants complete a pre-employment online teaming assessment, drug screen, and background check. All job offers are contingent upon passing the pre-employment drug screen and pre-employment background check. Blacklidge also randomly tests employees for illegal substances.