Forklift Operator
About the Company
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 12 production and packaging facilities with more than 1,800 employees throughout the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.
About the Role
Compass Minerals is seeking a reliable and safety-conscious Forklift Operator to join our production team. In this role, you will be responsible for transporting materials, operating packaging and robotic equipment, and ensuring the efficient and safe handling of salt products. You will also support production goals by maintaining equipment, performing quality checks, and keeping work areas clean and organized.
Responsibilities
- Inspect Packaging machinery at the beginning of production run.
- Support production and housekeeping efforts of other Operators.
- Follow production schedule.
- Monitor production output to ensure quality and appropriate weight.
- Monitor Packaging machinery for proper function and immediately report problems to Maintenance or Shift Supervisor.
- Perform duties of Forklift Operator, Pallet Stretch Wrapper, and Bagger as required.
- Operate forklift for receipt of materials, place finished goods into inventory, and loading trucks.
- Rework non-conforming stock including rewrapping and re-palletizing finished goods.
- Monitor Packaging area for cleanliness and perform housekeeping in all areas in the plant as required.
- Assist other Operators to make sure packaging area is set up for the next shift.
- Record checks performed, weights, and amount of materials used.
- Accurately complete production paperwork and equipment checklists daily.
- Participate in CIP (Continuous Improvement Program).
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or GED is required.
Physical Demands
- Stand for long periods of time during production run.
- Frequent standing, bending, reaching, climbing ladders and stairs.
- Lift up to 50 pounds and move items short distances.
- Sit for extended periods while operating forklift.