Salt Warehouse 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 11 production and packaging facilities with more than 1,800 employees throughout the U.S., Canada and the U.K.

Responsibilities

• Receive information from the opposite shift regarding work assignments and production to ensure a smooth transition.
• Visually ensure machinery is functioning normally and within established guidelines; responsible for the care and damage prevention of equipment.
• Operate a forklift in a safe and compliant manner; must complete OSHA Forklift Certification with a passing grade.
• Work different shifts as required, including rotating shifts (days, nights, weekends, and/or holidays).
• Rework damaged pallets on a daily basis during the current shift.
• Adhere to cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices) protocol.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively both individually and in a team environment while adhering to Company Core Principles.
• Communicate concisely, clearly, and accurately, both in writing and verbally (including over radio and face-to-face).
• Plan, organize, and prioritize daily and weekly tasks effectively.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accuracy, and thoroughness in all tasks; apply feedback to improve performance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• OSHA-approved forklift certification required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality task performance.
• Basic math competency, including entry-level algebra.
• Ability to collect and assemble data logically.

Skills

• PC literate with proficiency in Word, Outlook, E1, and Access.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and treat others with respect.
• Planning and organizational skills to prioritize tasks effectively.

Essential Job Functions

• Regularly required to sit, use hands to finger/handle, talk, and hear.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.