Asphalt Processing Technician - TAMKO Building Products, Inc. : Job Details

Starting hourly rate of $35.91

Allmine Paving LLC is seeking an Asphalt Processing Technician at our Inwood, West Virginia facility. The Asphalt Processing Technician is responsible for operating and assisting in the maintenance of an asphalt processing facility, with additional responsibility for ensuring the safety and compliance of operations conducted at the plant, and the quality of material produced during their shift.

Summary of Essential Job Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may also be assigned.

* Receive and chock railcars, climb on top of and open top hatches of railcars, climb beneath and open bottom hatches of railcars, connect steam fittings, unload railcars, close all hatches and release railcars.

* Perform boiler testing and make necessary corrections to boiler operation based on Standard Operating Procedures.

* Take samples and perform lab testing on raw materials, semi-finished goods and finished products.

* Work to maximize compliance with specifications and minimize product variation.

* Run plant operations from an HMI computer and enter production data into SAP.

* Prepare shipping documents in SAP and work with drivers to safely and efficiently load and unload trucks of asphalt and other materials.

* Maintain the plant and buildings in a clean and organized fashion. Perform regular cleaning in the plant, office, and control room.

* Enter work order notifications into SAP when maintenance issues are identified.

* Perform maintenance on pumps, mixers, valves and other industrial equipment.

* Operate machinery including, but not limited to, front-end loaders, man-lifts and forklifts.

* Perform Condition-Monitoring inspections using a computerized inspection system to detect and report failure conditions in equipment.

* Perform thorough plant walkthroughs at least twice per shift.

* Complete onsite and offsite training as required.

* Perform all required safety and environmental training.

* Perform winterization duties, including salting roads and walkways, shoveling snow, and using a vehicular plow, before, during, and after winter weather.

* Actively seek to identify and correct any safety issues identified in the plant or processes.

* Perform all required safety, environmental and maintenance inspections.

* Promptly report all observed environmental events as required by Allmine policy.

* Complete first aid and CPR training and act as a First Responder during plant emergencies.

* Execute and assist in the development of Standard Operating Procedures, Standard Work Plans, and Anti-Tampering procedures.

* Lead a 5S, safety, or continuous improvement team.

* Works rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and overtime as needed.

Requirements:

* High School Diploma or GED required.

* One to three years related experience and/or training preferred.

* Manufacturing equipment experience.

* Mechanical and electrical aptitude as measured in a pre-employment test.

* Computer skills, including typing, using e-mail, web browsing, etc.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

* This job is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions as well as exterior working heights up to 60 feet. While performing the duties of this job the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, odors, and airborne particles. The employee may be occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, heat, vibration, and confined spaces. The employee may be occasionally exposed to acidic or caustic chemicals and solvents. A respirator may be required at times.

* The employee must be able to position self to operate, inspect, maintain, and/or repair machinery and equipment on plant floor, as well as railcars. This may require climbing stairs/ladders, bending, kneeling, crawling, and/or stooping.

* The noise level in the work environment is usually loud, hearing protection is provided.

In addition to an attractive wage, this position offers a competitive benefits package including Group Health and Life Insurance, Vision and Dental Insurance, a Flexible Benefits Plan, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match, a Profit Sharing Retirement Plan, and other benefits.

This job description is subject to change at any time.