Compass Minerals

Utility Operator

Duluth, MN

full time

On-site

Mining

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Description

We invite you to Explore the Potential of being part of something Clearly Essential!

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 12 production and packaging facilities with more than 1,800 employees throughout the U.S., Canada and the U.K. Visit compassminerals.com for more information about the company and its products.

Summary:

The Utility Operator is responsible for operation of a variety of material handling equipment, process equipment and general laborer duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include but are not limited to the following (Management reserves the right to add or modify the duties and responsibilities at any time):

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Perform housekeeping and general cleaning duties throughout the entire facility.

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Inspect forklift to ensure proper operation and perform routine maintenance.

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Operate forklift to retrieve stock from warehouse and load on trailers and railcars.

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Monitor pallets and products for damage. Repair pallets if possible.

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Load and unload pallets and products on railcars and box and flatbed trailers.

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Perform special handling as indicated in work order.

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Prepare paperwork to document work performed, identify exceptions and process shipping on computer.

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Operate process equipment to fill totes, stretch wrap and top sheet pallets.

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Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

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Move railcars into position.

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Plan the load.

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Inspect dock doors, plates, locks and chocks for proper function.

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Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or GED is required.

Physical Demands:

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

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Walk throughout the Warehouse and plant to get product, inspect trailers and load and unload pallets and product, clean and operate process equipment.

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Stand while inspecting and preparing pallets and product for loading.

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Sit for extended periods while operating forklift.

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Bend or crouch occasionally throughout the day to inspect and pick up pallets, clean bins and move product.

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Reach while restacking pallets and taking plywood off top of pallets

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Climb stairs, ladders and walk on open grated elevated walkways.

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Lift up to 80 pounds and moves item short distances.

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Climb on and off of trailers.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Environmental conditions in different parts of the facility can include extreme heat/cold, wet and humid conditions, noise, vibration, exposure to dust and poor ventilation.

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Hazardous conditions include moving parts, potential electrical shock, and slick floors.

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PPE including safety helmet, steel-toed shoes with meta-tarsal guards, gloves, safety glasses, and ear plugs required at all times.

Compass Minerals is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are firmly committed to making all employment-related decisions without regard to race, ancestry, ethnicity, color, religious creed or belief, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy and breastfeeding), age, military or veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by law. Learn more about equal employment opportunity laws at dol.gov. June 2025

Equal Opportunity Employer

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