Entry Level Laborer - Refinery - AMERICAN REFINING GROUP : Job Details

Compensation: Full-time, $22.39/hour with comprehensive benefits including Health, Life Insurance, STD, 401(k) plan and more! Company Information: ARG is the oldest continuously operating refinery in North America dating back to 1881. Privately held, the employees and leadership pride themselves on offering competitive pay, generous benefits and a supportive culture of growth and learning. We are one of the few organizations that offer no-cost stock ownership in addition to traditional retirement benefits. Scope & Responsibilities of Entry Level Laborer: (Not limited to)

• Learn start-up and shutdown and operating conditions in the assigned unit.
• Grease and oil equipment and perform general maintenance activities.
• Mixing and delivery of chemicals and recording same.
• Truck loading and unloading on an as needed basis.
• Gauge readings daily and compute daily usage and record same.
• Make periodic check of all equipment, keep same clean.
• Make emergency repairs as required.
• Learn and administer all paperwork associated with product transfer, gauge book and gauge sheets, tank codes, MSDS forms, product spec. book, unit log-book, etc.
• Understand and operate under Process Safety Management (PSM) and ISO Documented Quality Systems.
• Understand and operate under lockout/tagout regulations and open line/entry permit requirements.
• Required to perform other activities or work in other areas as assigned by the Operator or Unit Supervisor

Benefits Available to Entry Level Laborer:

• Health Insurance including Medical, Dental, Optical & Prescription
• Health Savings Accounts & Flexible-Spending Plans
• Life, Accident and Critical Illness Insurance Options
• Short & Long-term Disability Coverage
• Escalating Paid Vacation Plans
• Paid Holidays & Personal Days
• Education & Employee Assistance Plans
• Employee Stock Ownership & 401 (k) Plans

Education & Experience for Entry Level Laborer:

• High School Diploma or GED and minimum 18 years of age
• General proficiency in computer usage and general office equipment such as phone, fax, e-mail, copy/scanner, etc.

Other Qualifications of Entry Level Laborer:

• Available for shiftwork and overtime in support of 24/7/365 operations.
• Must possess valid motor vehicle driver license and meet insurability requirements.
• Follow all safety and work rules, attend all company mandated safety training programs and satisfactorily complete all on the job training.
• Successful applicant on this job vacancy will be required to follow the line of progression and continuously train up toward Unit Operator position.

Physical & Cognitive Demands of Entry Level Laborer:

• Demonstrate physical ability and skill to climb, enter vessels through man ways and work in elevated locations or confined spaces in all weather conditions.
• Wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE).

Additional Notes: This position, as well as every other position at American Refining Group, is required to conduct their work at a high level of safety and quality performance. We require our employees to adhere to safety policies and procedures and expect they will help and encourage colleagues to do so as well. Our goal is to strive for a Zero-Incident environment that is a benefit to our employees and community. Our commitment to safety is identified as one of our core values: Safety is our Compass . Employees are expected to understand and operate under current Process Safety Management guidelines in accordance with their role. Adherence to our Refinery Conduct of Operations in refinery and safety-sensitive functions is critical to our ongoing commitment to reliable operations. American Refining Group, Inc. executes and maintains a Quality Management System to meet specified customer requirements for product performance, safety, and service. Employees are expected to understand and operate under ISO 9001 guidelines in executing the functions of their position. Our Quality Policy states, American Refining Group, Inc. is dedicated to meeting customer expectations by managing risk through continuous improvement and operational excellence. ARG culture promotes ongoing training and mentoring that is intended to be a developmental partnership for all (employees are subject to ongoing performance reviews and feedback). This is not a job bid - external recruiting is being conducted concurrently with internal posting. Applicant will be selected based on qualifications and a job interview; final selection will rest solely with the Company. Qualified individuals must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; they are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. EEO Employer -ARG is committed to providing reasonable accommodation in our recruiting and employment practices. If assistance is needed to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact Human Resources.