Process Operator - Water Treatment Unit

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.

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Process Operator

Where will you work: Onsite Faustina (9959 Highway 18, St. James, Louisiana 70086)

The Process Operator - Controls chemical process equipment as directed by control room technician. Monitors recording instruments, flowmeters, panel lights, and other indicators, and listens for warning signals to verify conformity of process conditions to plant standards of safety and efficiency.

What you'll do:

- Monitor recording instruments, flow meters, panel lights, and other indicators, and listens for warning signals in order to verify conformity of process condition

- Perform orderly correction of any problems in a safe manner securing equipment and preparing for maintenance in accordance with the prescribed safety and environmental policies and practices

- Communicate both verbally and in writing to direct workers engaged in operating machinery that regulates the flow of materials and products

- Manually regulates or shuts down equipment during emergency situations as directed by supervisory personnel

- Be vigilant of issues and conditions that can affect their fellow workers

- Report any issues that can impact the environment or the safety of the employees

What you'll need:

- High School diploma or GED certificate is preferred. Associate Degree in process technology discipline is preferred.

- 1 year of industrial or manufacturing experience is preferred

- Basic computer skills are required

- Experience working in a team environment is a must

- Familiarity with an industrial environment is highly desirable

- Effective verbal communication skills is a plus

- Physical work environment is occasionally outdoors with exposure to varying degrees of hot and cold environments

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 lift approximately 0-25 lbs. occasionally

- 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 read, write and understand basic English

- Able to see, with or without correction

- Able to use fine hand motor skills

- Able to wear a respirator

- Able to work rotating shifts and overtime as required

- Must be able to work a 12 hour shift

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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