Production/ Forklift Operator

Compass Minerals Careers•Ogden, UT

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP) is a leading global provider of essential minerals focused on safely delivering where and when it matters to help solve nature’s challenges for customers and communities. The company’s salt products help keep roadways safe during winter weather and are used in numerous other consumer, industrial, chemical and agricultural applications. Its plant nutrition products help improve the quality and yield of crops while supporting sustainable agriculture. Compass Minerals operates 11 production and packaging facilities with more than 1,800 employees throughout the U.S., Canada and the U.K. Visit compassminerals.com for more information about the company and its products. Compass Minerals | Salt - Plant Nutrients - Magnesium Chloride Compass Minerals produces salt, plant nutrients and magnesium chloride for distribution primarily in North America.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalency is required.
The individual must have working knowledge of packaging equipment, processing equipment, and forklift operations.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Must pay attention to detail and perform tasks with a high level of quality.
PC literate and proficient with Excel, Word, Outlook, E1, and Access.
Ability to work effectively on an individual basis and in a team environment.
Ability to adhere to related Company Core Principles.
Concise, clear, legible, complete/accurate and timely written communication.
Must have the ability to plan daily and weekly tasks and organizational ability to effectively prioritize time between differing plant functions.
Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Follows through on commitments.
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Ability to articulate information verbally and written in English effectively.
Meet Core Principle when communication.
Basic math competency up to and including entry level algebra.
Have the ability to collect and accurately assemble data in a logical manner.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
The employee is also required to stand; walk; climb stairs and ladders, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds with assistance.

Nice To Haves

OSHA & Ogden Site forklift certification

Responsibilities

Inspects safety and operating integrity of equipment in assigned area and reports all problems to Shift Supervisor.
Performs quality packaging of the dry products to include: proper weights, proper folds, sealing of the bags, and placement within the specifications of a pallet. Also the finish production of the pallet and transference to the staging area.
Must be certified (OSHA & Ogden Site) to operate a forklift to handle materials up to and including loading trucks and railcars.
Receives information from colleagues as it pertains to packaging and production.
Communication with the off shift is mandatory so that the operator is made aware of previous shift results.
Visually ensures that machinery used in this area is functioning normally and within established safety and operating guidelines.
The employee will need to be proficient at troubleshooting issues with all the equipment in this area, and be expected to meet daily production goals, while maintaining Quality standards of products.
Proper monitoring and documentation to meet all Quality checks performed in the area
Knowledge of proper lifting techniques.
Ability to lift a minimum of fifty pounds
Accurate and timely data collection
Keep packaging area within sanitation specifications
Participate in continuous improvement efforts
Strong mechanical aptitude combined with good diagnostic skills
High level of awareness. Must have ability to operate two lines/handle multiple priorities simultaneously
Willingness to make decisions, act upon them and accept accountability
Ability to interact cross-functionally
Basic computer skills
Flexibility and willingness to rotate lines and jobs within Packaging Department
Ability to work rotating shifts, including days, nights, weekends and/or holidays as required.
Maintain safe housekeeping requirements in areas of responsibilities.