Salt Warehouse Forklift Operator

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. Visit compassminerals.com for more information about the company and its products. 

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.)

• Receives information from opposite shift as it pertains to their work assignments and production.  Communication with the off shift is imperative to make a smooth transition of work in progress.  Visually ensures that machinery used in this area is functioning normally and within established guidelines.

• Operator will be responsible for the damage and care of the equipment.
  
  
• Proficient in the operation of a forklift in a safe compliant manner.  Must complete the OSHA Forklift Certification Class with a passing grade.

• Operator will be required to work different shifts.

• Operator will be expected to rework pallets that are damaged on a daily basis on current shift.

• Ability to work rotating shifts, including days, nights, weekends and/or holidays as required.

Deliverables: 

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

Education and Experience:  A high school diploma or equivalency is required.  Must have an OSHA-approved certification to operate a forklift.  Must be able to lift 50 lbs.  Must pay attention to detail and perform tasks with a high level of quality.

Computer Skills:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be PC literate and proficient with Word, Outlook, E1, and Access.

Competency:To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Interpersonal Skills - Ability to work effectively on an individual basis and in a team environment. Ability to adhere to related Company Core Principles.

Written Communication - Such communications are concise, clear, legible, complete/accurate and timely. 

Planning/Organizing - Must have the ability to plan daily and weekly tasks and organizational ability to effectively prioritize time between differing plant functions.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Follows through on commitments.

Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.  Adhere to cGMP protocol. 

Language Skills: The abilities listed are representative of the level of competency the incumbent needs in order to effectively perform the essential duties. These specific abilities may or may not be required for this particular position.

Ability to articulate information over the radio and face to face effectively.  Meet Core Principle of communication.

Mathematical and Reasoning Ability and Skills:  Basic math competency up to and including entry level algebra.  Have the ability to collect and accurately assemble data in a logical manner.

Essential Job Functions:   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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is also required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 

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.  July 2025