Laborer

Morton Salt, Inc.; South Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Morton Salt, Inc. in Kansas is seeking a laborer for the Mill Department (Packaging and Shipping of Salt Products). During the probationary period, you will bid into specific openings and perform tasks across housekeeping and various workstations.

You will gain hands-on experience operating packaging equipment, loading materials, and supporting higher-classification workers. A safety-minded approach and teamwork are essential in our 24/7 union environment.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED preferred.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Interest in safety, sustainability, and quality.
• Commitment to personal and coworker safety.
• 24/7 union environment; shifts determined by seniority.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain work areas; assist with housekeeping and organization.
• Prepare and seal salt bags; palletize finished products.
• Operate forklift to move product within the facility.
• Assist higher-classification workers with their tasks.

Skills

Safety mindset

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Morton Salt is an iconic company with a strong heritage and a bright future. Since 1848, we have been improving lives and enhancing everyday moments – at home, at work and virtually everywhere in between. We help unlock the flavors in food, make roads and sidewalks safer, improve the water in baths, pools, and homes, and keep businesses and industries running. We are a dedicated team who constantly strives to do better together, and we are passionate about building a sustainable future for our company, the communities in which we operate, and the world around us. By joining our team, you will contribute to producing and delivering every form of salt that enhances everyday life.

Job Summary

The general laborer performs a variety of tasks during their probationary period including but not limited to department housekeeping, observing and working in various workstations, and training on assigned machinery. During the probationary period, the laborer will bid into the specific job openings within the facility.

Duties And Responsibilities

As a Laborer for the Mill Department (Packaging and Shipping of Salt Products) your responsibilities will include:

• Tasks such as cleaning, sweeping, sanitizing, cleaning bins, unloading package material, supplying fill stations with packing materials, labels, or boxes, making trash bales, etc.
• Filling paper bags with salt, guiding them through a sewing head to seal them, and palletizing the finished products
• Driving a forklift to move product in the facility
• Assisting workers of higher classification in performing their tasks.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred.
• Individuals wanted to participate in improving their workplace and be actively engaged in Safety, Sustainability, and Quality.
• A safety mindset and commitment to one's own safety and those of their fellow co-workers.
• This is a 24/7 Union Environment, Days/Hours/Shift worked is determined by seniority.

A primary responsibility of this position is to adhere to all food safety, quality, safety and environmental regulations and programs. This includes the company, federal and state guidelines to ensure we provide a safe work environment for all employees and visitors and drive continuous improvement for all FSQR and EHS programs.

At Morton Salt, we work best when we work as a team, when we treat one another with dignity and respect, and value the unique contributions of others. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, national origin, sex, religion, color, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.