Dry Products Trainee - RIV

The Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS) is the world’s leading integrated producer of concentrated phosphate and potash—two of the three most important nutrients in agriculture. We employ more than 13,000 people in six countries to serve farmers all over the world. Our Headquarters is in Lithia, Florida with operations throughout North America (U.S./Canada) and South America.

At Mosaic We Help the World Grow the Food it Needs - Apply today and join our team!

Operator Trainee: The Operator Trainee performs any combination of tasks in an industrial fertilizer manufacturing or phosphate mining facility which may include cleaning, carrying, lifting, pushing, pulling, or shoveling to accomplish tasks. The tasks listed below may vary depending on the facility.

Where will you work: Onsite Mosaic Riverview – 8813 U.S. Highway 41, Riverview, Florida 33578

What you’ll do:

- General clean-up of plant that may include spillage, work areas, floors, screens, filters, tanks, scrubbers, pipelines, reactors, conveyors, draglines, dredges, ditches, empty containers, or other equipment and areas. Daily cleanup may involve the use of bobcats, forklifts, pressure washers, or other machinery.

- Assist Operators in day to day operations.

- Train and become qualified for various operator positions

- Unchoke pumps, pipelines, or other equipment

- Perform various operational tasks that may include opening and closing of valves, changing screens, moving dragline power cable, or other tasks

- Use large pneumatic air hammers and wrenches

- Painting of buildings, guardrails, handrails, containers, pipes, or other materials

- Housekeeping, refuse pick-up, wash company vehicles and landscaping as needed

- Remove buildup on and around equipment

- Gather supplies and transport materials

- Assist with re-railing or loading or unloading railroad cars or trucks

- Other job-related duties as assigned

What you'll need:

- High School Diploma or GED preferred

- 1+ years of relevant experience required - 2+ years in an industrial, chemical or mining atmosphere preferred

- Driver's licensed required

- Certification in operating a forklift is preferred

- Basic computer skills are preferred

- Ability to follow written or verbal instruction is required

- Ability to work overtime is required

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- Must be able to safely perform the essential functions of the job without posing a direct threat to the safety of his or her own self, or the safety of others

- Able to climb stairs and work at various heights

- Able to distinguish varying or specific colors, patterns or materials

- Able to hear, with or without correction

- Able to lift 21-50 lbs. unassisted and frequently

- Able to lift 51-100 lbs. with assistance and occasionally

- Able to carry approximately 21-50 lbs. unassisted and frequently

- Able to carry 51-100 lbs. with assistance and occasionally

- Able to read, write and understand basic English

- Able to see, with or without correction

- Able to maintain good balance

- Able to travel unassisted

- Able to use fine hand motor skills

- Able to wear a respirator (concentrates plant only)

- Able to work in tight or closed-in spaces

- Able to work rotating shifts and overtime as required

- Physically able to use standard safety equipment which is rated for 300 pounds or less

Benefits Offered by Mosaic:

- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

- Paid vacation and sick time

- Tuition Reimbursement

- 401k company matching

- Optional HSA plan with company match

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