Surface Laborer

Morton Salt Job Opportunity

Morton Salt is an iconic company with a strong heritage and a bright future. Since 1848, we have been improving lives and enhancing everyday moments - at home, at work and virtually everywhere in between. We help unlock the flavors in food, make roads and sidewalks safer, improve the water in baths, pools, and homes, and keep businesses and industries running. We are a dedicated team who constantly strives to do better together, and we are passionate about building a sustainable future for our company, the communities in which we operate, and the world around us. By joining our team, you will contribute to producing and delivering every form of salt that enhances everyday life.

Job Summary : Under the immediate supervision of a Production Supervisor, the laborer performs a variety of manual labor tasks in the mine and / or surface operations; many job assignments with emphasis on heavy equipment and reclamation duties as assigned. This person will perform all assigned process specifications and instructions safely and competently. The individual will report any malfunctions or abnormalities to their supervisor; ensuring that the machinery and safety equipment are in good working order and a high standard of housekeeping is maintained in their workplace. SAP input will be required for surface Labor jobs.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Perform a variety of basic level work including manual labor tasks such as shoveling salt, cleaning floors, and assisting operators of all kinds on the various operations - start and stop, grease, and clean belt conveyors and crushers.
• Operate the fork truck and support equipment, requiring the employee to use the fork truck to deliver supplies and ANFO to the working areas.
• Perform routine cleanup of required areas including cleaning salt spillage under conveyor belts and along walkways.
• Assist loading a bench and development rounds with explosives.
• Assist equipment operators in hanging cables, curtains, or other support equipment.
• Identify hazards, unsafe actions, and conditions that could result in damage to property, injury, and / or impacts to the environment and community.
• Assist workers of higher classification in performing their tasks. This includes assisting mechanics in major repairs and perform minor maintenance.
• Comply and assist in the promotion and implementation of the company's policies and procedures, including safety.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements :

At Morton Salt, we work best when we work as a team, when we treat one another with dignity and respect, and value the unique contributions of others. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, national origin, sex, religion, color, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.