Production​/Forklift Operator

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  for more information about the company and its products.

Compass Minerals produces salt, plant nutrients and magnesium chloride for distribution primarily in North America.

include but are not limited to the following:

(Management reserves the right to add or modify the duties and responsibilities at any time.)

• 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.

• Physically demanding position

• Practicing under Good Manufacturing Practices

• Must have desire to work in constantly-changing, progressive environment

• Other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or GED

• Standing - 6 1/2 hours in 8 hour day. 4 hours overtime, possibly 3 days in a row. 10 1/2 hours standing maximum.

• Sitting
  - Driving forktruck minimal amount of time

• Lifting
  - Up to 50# required; 40#/50# bag hand stacking - occasionally

• Lift/pull - operate hand-jack to lift pallets of bags

• Push/Pull - push totes on wheels with product, cardboard, or trash. Mop & Broom for cleanup

• Climbing-

• Up & down steps and stairways - multiples times per shift

• Up & down on forklift as required

• Balancing - climbing steps / ladder. Getting in and out of machine

• Walking - to work area, in and around machines, to break room

• Stooping - to pick up cases, hand stacking, cleaning with air hose around and under machines

• Kne…