Surface Laborer

Description

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. We help unlock the flavors in food, make roads and sidewalks safer, improve the water in baths, pools, and homes, and keep businesses and industries running. We are a dedicated team who constantly strives to do better together, and we are passionate about building a sustainable future for our company, the communities in which we operate, and the world around us. By joining our team, you will contribute to producing and delivering every form of salt that enhances everyday life.

Job Summary

Under the immediate supervision of a Production Supervisor, the laborer performs a variety of manual labor tasks in the mine and/or surface operations; many job assignments with emphasis on heavy equipment and reclamation duties as assigned. This person will perform all assigned process specifications and instructions safely and competently. The individual will report any malfunctions or abnormalities to their supervisor; ensuring that the machinery and safety equipment are in good working order and a high standard of housekeeping is maintained in their workplace. SAP input will be required for surface Labor jobs.

Duries and Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of basic level work including manual labor tasks such as shoveling salt, cleaning floors, and assisting operators of all kinds on the various operations - start and stop, grease, and clean belt conveyors and crushers.
• Operate the fork truck and support equipment, requiring the employee to use the fork truck to deliver supplies and ANFO to the working areas.
• Perform routine cleanup of required areas including cleaning salt spillage under conveyor belts and along walkways
• Assist loading a bench and development rounds with explosives
• Assist equipment operators in hanging cables, curtains, or other support equipment
• Identify hazards, unsafe actions, and conditions that could result in damage to property, injury, and/or impacts to the environment and community.
• Assist workers of higher classification in performing their tasks. This includes assisting mechanics in major repairs and perform minor maintenance.
• Comply and assist in the promotion and implementation of the company's policies and procedures, including safety.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Must be able to obtain an appropriate blasting license during the probationary period and maintain license during employment.
• Must be 21 years of age (minimum age to be able to get a blaster's license)
• Previous experience driving a forklift preferred; must have good eye-hand coordination to properly manipulate the respective hand controls;
• High degree of attention required to prevent injury to self and coworkers; promote safe workplace
• Must be able to work in an environment that is exposed to dust, dirt, and fumes from blasting and equipment, as well as variation in noise, temperature, and equipment vibration due to uneven and sloping floors.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly
• Must be able to wear all PPE, including steel-toed shoes, hearing protection, and safety glasses
• Must be able to work overtime as necessary
• Must be able to work at heights as needed

At Morton Salt, we work best when we work as a team, when we treat one another with dignity and respect, and value the unique contributions of others. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, national origin, sex, religion, color, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.