Production Worker

About the Role

Morton Salt's Silver Springs, NY location has immediate opening for a production worker. The right individual will be responsible for a variety of tasks, on varying shifts (2nd or 3rd shift) as required. These positions frequently demand considerable manual exertion.

Responsibilities

• Operate processing equipment for the production of salt.
• Operate bagging or packaging equipment to maintain desired output and operating standards.
• Fill, palletize, and haul product to assigned storage.
• Perform adjustments and minor repairs to maintain production activities.
• General cleaning in production and warehouse buildings.
• May be required to fill-in as a machine operator.
• Assist in start-ups and shutdowns.
• Required to perform utility work as assigned.
• Responsible for following production schedules and accurately reporting operational records.
• Assist in assuring the line is supplied with desired salt grades.
• Responsible for product quality and maximum output.
• Will at all times be alert to safety conditions and will strictly adhere to all safety requirements, quality control guidelines, environmental policies/procedures and other plant policies.
• Be familiar with Food & Safety and Quality programs within the plant.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, or equivalent, required.
• Ability to operate a powered industrial vehicle.
• Prior manufacturing experience preferred.
• Must be able to work all shifts in a 24/7 environment.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work any shift and any schedule.
• Constant lifting up to 65 lbs., rapid work speed, standing, and grasping.
• Frequent bending, carrying and pulling up to 65 lbs., twisting, reaching, feeling, and finger movement.
• Frequent high acuity hearing and depth perception.
• Constant noise 80dB and over.
• Frequent vibration, dryness, dust, and mechanical hazards.
• Varied temperature due to weather conditions.
• Eye protection, hearing protection, head covering, and foot protection required.

Pay

Starting rate of $24.74, increasing to $28.70 upon completion of a 90-day probationary period.