Operator Trainee - SFM

The Mosaic Company•South Ft. Meade, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS) is the world’s leading integrated producer of concentrated phosphate and potash—two of the three most important nutrients in agriculture. We employ more than 13,000 people in six countries to serve farmers all over the world. Our Headquarters is in Lithia, Florida with operations throughout North America (U.S./Canada) and South America. At Mosaic We Help the World Grow the Food it Needs - Apply today and join our team! Operator Trainee: The Operator Trainee performs any combination of tasks in an industrial fertilizer manufacturing or phosphate mining facility which may include cleaning, carrying, lifting, pushing, pulling, or shoveling to accomplish tasks. The tasks listed below may vary depending on the facility. Where will you work: Onsite South Fort Meade Mine– ( 5880 Manley Road, Fort Meade, Florida 33841) What you’ll do: General clean-up of plant that may include spillage, work areas, floors, screens, filters, tanks, scrubbers, pipelines, reactors, conveyors, draglines, dredges, ditches, empty containers, or other equipment and areas. Daily cleanup may involve the use of bobcats, forklifts, pressure washers, or other machinery. Assist Operators in day to day operations. Train and become qualified for various operator positions Unchoke pumps, pipelines, or other equipment Perform various operational tasks that may include opening and closing of valves, changing screens, moving dragline power cable, or other tasks Use large pneumatic air hammers and wrenches Painting of buildings, guardrails, handrails, containers, pipes, or other materials Housekeeping, refuse pick-up, wash company vehicles and landscaping as needed Remove buildup on and around equipment Gather supplies and transport materials Assist with re-railing or loading or unloading railroad cars or trucks Other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED preferred
1+ years of relevant experience required
Ability to follow written or verbal instruction is required
Ability to work overtime is required
Must be able to safely perform the essential functions of the job without posing a direct threat to the safety of his or her own self, or the safety of others
Able to climb stairs and work at various heights
Able to distinguish varying or specific colors, patterns or materials
Able to hear, with or without correction
Able to lift 21-50 lbs. unassisted and frequently
Able to lift 51-100 lbs. with assistance and occasionally
Able to carry approximately 21-50 lbs. unassisted and frequently
Able to carry 51-100 lbs. with assistance and occasionally
Able to read, write and understand basic English
Able to see, with or without correction
Able to maintain good balance
Able to travel unassisted
Able to use fine hand motor skills
Able to wear a respirator (concentrates plant only)
Able to work in tight or closed-in spaces
Able to work rotating shifts and overtime as required
Physically able to use standard safety equipment which is rated for 300 pounds or less

Nice To Haves

2+ years in an industrial, chemical or mining atmosphere preferred
Certification in operating a forklift is preferred
Basic computer skills are preferred

Responsibilities

General clean-up of plant that may include spillage, work areas, floors, screens, filters, tanks, scrubbers, pipelines, reactors, conveyors, draglines, dredges, ditches, empty containers, or other equipment and areas.
Daily cleanup may involve the use of bobcats, forklifts, pressure washers, or other machinery.
Assist Operators in day to day operations.
Train and become qualified for various operator positions
Unchoke pumps, pipelines, or other equipment
Perform various operational tasks that may include opening and closing of valves, changing screens, moving dragline power cable, or other tasks
Use large pneumatic air hammers and wrenches
Painting of buildings, guardrails, handrails, containers, pipes, or other materials
Housekeeping, refuse pick-up, wash company vehicles and landscaping as needed
Remove buildup on and around equipment
Gather supplies and transport materials
Assist with re-railing or loading or unloading railroad cars or trucks
Other job-related duties as assigned