Salt Mill/Mine Employee

Windsor Salt Ltd.•Windsor, ON

6d•Onsite

About The Position

For more than 125 years, Windsor Salt has improved the lives of Canadians by making their food tastier, their roads safer, their pools cleaner, and so much more. From the salt we mine and produce through evaporative processes, Windsor Salt is a trusted authority on salt in Canada and has one of the industry's largest production and distribution networks. We're grateful to be known as a company that cares deeply about our commitment to a culture of zero harm, ensuring product quality, supporting employee well-being and exposure across the mining value chain, and positively impacting the communities we serve. Job Summary: Mill/mine employees must be able to proficiently perform a variety of tasks that may include operating crushing and screening machinery, operating vehicles and heavy equipment, and cleaning/shovelling salt. Employees may be assigned to positions on surface (in the mill) or underground (in the mine). Employees will be expected to work on all three shifts (days/afternoons/midnights) and work overtime as required. Please note that candidates will be required to complete a background check and medical/audio exam upon offer acceptance. Windsor Salt is a unionized facility (Unifor Local 1959); successful candidates will be required to join the union upon commencement of employment.

Requirements

Previous experience working in a heavy industrial site environment is required
Must possess the ability to work safely and in accordance with SOPs and the OHSA
Must be alert to any conditions which could pose a safety hazard or result in injury, equipment breakdown, or damage, and report or correct such conditions immediately
Must be able to read and understand verbal and written instructions
Must be a self-starter able to plan and prioritize upcoming tasks

Nice To Haves

Experience operating heavy equipment is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Participate in operational and safety training
Perform routine greasing, oiling, servicing, and cleaning of equipment
Make adjustments to assigned equipment and contact maintenance if major repairs are required
Perform pre-operational checks on equipment as required by the OHSA
Perform tasks such as shovelling, inspecting conveyor belt structure, and general cleanup
Operate key pieces of equipment such as crushing and screening, bin and skip, tractors, pick-ups, haul trucks, telehandler, forklifts, front-end loaders, LHDs, mining equipment, etc.
Communicate with the hoist operator and supervisors to keep material flowing
Fill out inspection sheets, timecards, production and other reports as required
Must be able to train other employees on the safe operation of equipment and proper operating techniques
Must be capable of working independently for the duration of the shift
Perform other work as assigned