Temporary Labourer

At Compass Minerals, our teams are made of hardworking miners, scientists and explorers who are guided by our compass. Careers at Compass Minerals are challenging, rewarding and make a difference. Our people are essential — to their families, their communities and our success. They're Compass to the Core.

Job Description - Temporary Labourer (2500001I)

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. Additionally, it is working to develop a long-term fire-retardant business. Compass Minerals operates 12 production and packaging facilities with nearly 2,000 employees throughout the U.S., Canada and the U.K. Visit compassminerals.com for more information about the company and its products.

We are currently hiring a Temporary Labourer, to join the team at our Evaporation Plant in Amherst, Nova Scotia.

Compass Minerals’ Amherst Mechanical Evaporation Plant produces and packages a variety of salt products. Almost 50% of the salt manufactured at the plant is food-grade salt distributed for use in commercial food production and for table salt used in homes across Canada. In addition, the plant produces and packages salt for water conditioning, agriculture, fishery, deicing and even pool salt.

The Amherst Plant is located in a fully established community of 10,000, situated on the Nova Scotia/New Brunswick border on the northeast end of the Cumberland Basin, an arm of the Bay of Fundy. Amherst is two hours from Halifax and less than an hour’s drive from Moncton, NB.

How will you contribute to the team?

To perform this role successfully, the candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• General labour (i.e. cleaning, painting and janitorial duties)
• Operate packaging equipment
• Forklift and other heavy equipment operation
• Loading bulk trucks
• Sanitation-related inspections and cleaning
• Must be able to work at heights and confined spaces.
• Varied Shifts and hours will be required, Days, Afternoons, Midnights.

What should you bring to the role?

• Minimum High School Diploma
• Previous manufacturing/industrial equipment operation and material handling equipment operation is preferred.
• Previous forklift experience is preferred
• Must be able to work at heights and confined spaces.
• Strong attention to detail

What will you like about us?

• Compensation and Benefits: We offer a competitive compensation package along with medical, dental, vision, disability, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, and much more.
• Rest and Relaxation: Paid vacation, sick and personal floating days as per the collective agreement.
• Prepare for your Future: Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company match and contribution.
• Shared Core Values: Our employees share five Core Values in all we do: Integrity, Respect, Collaboration, Value Creation and High Performance.
• Safety: We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment as we strive toward Zero Harm for our employees, customers and communities.
• Meaningful Work: What sets us apart is the work we do impacts daily lives – and every employee contributes. We responsibly transform Earth’s natural resources to deliver products that help keep people safe, feed the world and enrich lives.
• Growth and Development: Our development programs help our employees meet their personal growth goals and are a key driver in our company’s growth.

Compass Minerals Canada Corp. 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. To request reasonable accommodations, email careers@compassminerals.com.