American Refining Group

Position Title: Operator 1- Module 1

Company Information:

ARG is the longest 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. In addition to a 401k retirement plan to which the company makes matching contributions, ARG offers participation in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) to qualified employees, through which they share in the profits of the company.

Scope & Responsibilities of Operator 1- Module 1: (Not limited to)

• Coordinates a single packaging and labeling line. Ensures line operates without interruption or error. Containers and product and labeling are appropriate to the assigned production run. Operates instrument panel and ensures all employees assigned the packaging line stations perform appropriately. Inspects packaging seal integrity. Ensures assigned employees are monitoring appropriately and with diligence. Ensures the product is packaged and moved to inventory storage. Maintains inventory and production records. This includes calculating average production rates and ranges and plot information on control chart. On a timely basis, completes paperwork to account for inventory changes. General supervision.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by Supervisor/Management.

Benefits Available to Operator 1- Module 1:

• Health Insurance including Medical, Dental, Optical & Prescription
• Health Savings Accounts & Flexible-Spending Plans (if qualified)
• 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 Operator 1- Module 1:

• 5+ years of general work experience. Experience working a single packaging line with multiple stations and set-ups. High school diploma or equivalent; Vocational school degree preferred. Understand and follow the lockout/tag out regulations and open line/entry permit requirements. Valid Driver's License.

Other Qualifications of Operator 1- Module 1:

• Microsoft Office applications Access, Excel, Word, and Outlook as well as other applicable software.
• Successful completion of all company mandated &/or job-related training programs deemed appropriate.

Physical & Cognitive Demands of Operator 1- Module 1:

• COGNITIVE DEMANDS: Meet deadlines, focus attention, work independently, work with a team, perform repetitive tasks, instructing, organizing, reading comprehension, critical thinking/troubleshooting. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: seeing, speaking, hearing, smelling, kneeling, stooping, sitting, walk/climb, stand/reach, listen, writing, physical coordination, driving, climbing, twisting/bending, assembling parts, keyboarding, Working in extreme heat/cold on elevated platforms with exposure to hazardous materials. Push/pull/lift/carry 50 pounds. Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment. Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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 an ISO certified Quality Management System to meet specified customer requirements for product performance, safety, and service.

Employees are expected to understand and operate under the guidelines of the Quality Management System while executing the functions of their position.

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 at 814-368-1215.