NIGHT UTILITY

About the role

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. As a utility worker, you will contribute to producing and delivering every form of salt that enhances everyday life. This is an entry-level position performing a variety of tasks, including operating assigned machinery, department housekeeping, and working in various workstations. After passing the initial probationary period, the utility worker will be eligible to bid into specific job openings within the facility.

Responsibilities

• Perform various tasks within the mill and warehouse, including filling poly bags with salt, guiding them through a heat sealer to seal them, and palletizing finished products.
• Operate a forklift to move and transport product/materials within the plant and operate packaging equipment to ensure quality products are shipped on time.
• Perform cleaning, sweeping, sanitizing, cleaning bins, unloading package material, supplying fill stations with packing materials, labels, or boxes, and making trash bales.
• Assist workers of higher classification in performing their tasks.
• Comply with and promote the company’s policies and procedures, including safety.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• A safety mindset and commitment to your own safety and that of your fellow co-workers.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred.
• Previous experience driving a forklift preferred.
• Basic mechanical aptitude preferred.

Work Environment

• Must be able to operate various types of machinery.
• Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, stooping, and climbing stairs.
• Must wear PPE, including a hard hat, gloves, hearing protection, safety shoes, protective eyewear, and long pants/sleeved shirt.