SOP Operator

Compass Minerals Careers•Ogden, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for performing assigned duties in the crushing/preparation and conveyance of raw material into the process facility. The role involves conducting tasks in a safe and efficient manner, with responsibility for the inspection, care, and cleaning of the assigned operating area. Shift work is required.

Requirements

Must have a high school diploma.
Previous experience or education demonstrating the ability to monitor equipment for proper operation and perform tasks related to maintaining product quality.
Must be willing to work rotating shifts.
PC literate and proficient with Excel, Word, Outlook, and Access to analyze and communicate information.
Must be able to navigate an ERP to issue work requests and review inventory.
Ability to interact effectively with others and work as a member of a team.
Concise, complete, legible and well organized written communications are essential.
Must be able to plan and organize a schedule that is conducive to position duties.
Must have the ability to independently and effectively plan, organize, coordinate and follow-up on assignments.
Must be able to remain on task in a disruptive setting.
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.
Able to follow communicated/trained quality procedures.
Able to recognize and resolve issues affecting product quality.
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 read, analyze and interpret job related information.
Must communicate clearly and concisely.
Ability to accurately perform basic math functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
Ability to collect and accurately assemble data in a logical manner.
Occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
Frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a process plant in the mining / minerals industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conducts routine sampling of raw material fed to the process facility.
Forwards material to the control room for analysis.
Obtains a shift composite sample and forwards to the lab for analysis.
Continuously inspects 20-30 pieces of equipment in the assigned area of responsibility, including crushers, conveyor systems, pumps, idlers, gearboxes, and motors.
Visually inspects belts for proper alignment and signs of fraying or general wear.
Listens for unusual noises emanating from equipment.
Monitors temperatures of bearings for unusual heat.
Reports problems to the control room and logs all entries accordingly.
Monitors product spillage, proactively prevents such occurrences and cleans up accordingly.
Performs other functions as directed by the supervisor or control board operator.
Follows established safety and housekeeping rules and reports, and/or, corrects unsafe conditions.
Ensures the area is clean, safe, and free of product buildup and other EHS hazards as measured by routine daily inspections.
Ensures crushing operations are not disrupted due to inattention to signs of potential equipment problems.
Accurately documents spills, leaks, belt wear, unusual noise or heat etc. on the equipment inspection check sheet.
Delivers samples timely (every two hours).
Obtains samples from proper areas, in proper quantities as per input from lab tech.
Ensures crushing area log entries reflect a complete accounting of relevant shift information, accuracy and legibility.