Mag Plant Forklift Operator

Compass Minerals, Inc.; Ogden (UT); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Minerals is seeking a Magnesium Chloride Production Operator to support safe, efficient MgCl2 production and loading operations. You will help meet safety, environmental, engagement, quality, and production goals while working with a team across shifts.

Responsibilities include operating equipment in MgCl2 processing areas, conducting daily samples, maintaining 6S standards, and ensuring inventory accuracy in the warehouse.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma and ability to oversee MgCl2 operations.
• Forklift certification required and ability to operate in processing and loading areas.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality with adherence to 6S standards.
• Experience with lab sampling and quality controls is preferred.
• Able to work rotating shifts including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Operate MgCl2 processing and loading areas and ensure product specs.
• Complete daily equipment checks and write work orders.
• Take and deliver lab samples to QC.
• Maintain warehouse organization and inventory accuracy.
• Conduct monthly safety inspections and safety observations.
• Follow ERP-based work requests and data entry.

Skills

Safety

Forklift certified

Quality control

Lab sampling

6S

ERP systems

Excel

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ERP system

Excel

Word

Outlook

Access

Job 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 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.

Summary:

Under the direction of the supervisor, the primary role of the Magnesium Chloride Production Operator is to assure Safety, Environmental, Engagement, Quality and Production goals are met in all assigned MgCl2 products and the loading of MgCl2 brine railcars and trucks.

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.)

• Assures that the following safety/operating items are completed/maintained (Safe Work Permits, Equipment Check Lists, LOTO Procedures, 6S Standards, Safety Inspections, Safety Observations)
• Capable of operating equipment and completing all tasks required in the MgCl2 processing / DE Sulfating areas including bagging, and loading areas; forklift certification required.
• Assures that quality parameters for MgCl2 Flake and Brine are met.
• Assures that lab samples are taken and delivered to the Quality Control Lab as required.
• Completes daily sample analyses each shift as required
• Completes daily equipment checks and writes Work Orders for required corrective actions
• Maintains 6s standards and utilizes 6s audits to continuously improve
• Fills in for operating positions, as required
• Maintains the MgCl2 warehouse so that all products are organized, safely stored and that inventories are accurate
• Oversees the operation of the highway brine production process and assures products are within outlined specifications, stored correctly and required information is completed.
• Conduct monthly safety inspections as required.
• Assures safety observations are completed as required
• Maintains accuracy and timeliness for department KPI’s.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including days, nights, weekends and/or holidays as required.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to fulfill 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

Must have a high school diploma and previous experience or education demonstrating the ability to effectively oversee the assigned area of responsibility and perform the tasks listed below and above. Education beyond high school will be considered as a potential value added factor in the selection process.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be PC literate and proficient with Excel, Word, Outlook, and Access to analyze and communicate information. Must be able to effectively navigate an ERP system to issue work requests and review inventory.

Competency:

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

Interpersonal Skills

Ability to interact effectively with others, works effectively as a member of a team and demonstrates pertinent CMP Core Principles.

Written Communication

Must be able to communicate in English in a concise, complete and well organized manner. Ability to read, analyze and interpret job related information in English. Able to complete reports/logs accurately, in a legible and understandable manner.

Planning/Organizing

Must be able to plan and organize a schedule that is conducive to position duties. Must have the ability to independently and effectively plan organize, coordinate and follow-up and report on assignments. Must be able to multitask and remain on task in hectic situations.

Professionalism

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

Quality

Able to follow and direct communicated/trained quality procedures. Able to recognize and resolve issues affecting product quality. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Language Skills:

In addition to the requirements under written communications, it is essential the verbal communications are in English and are clear, concise easily understood by others. This is particularly important when communicating via radio.

Mathematical and Reasoning Ability and Skills:

The ability to accurately perform basic math functions. Ability to collect and accurately assemble data in a logical manner. Testing will be conducted for aptitude.

Essential Job 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 be able to walk on wet and uneven surfaces, climb stairs and/or ladders to tanks and platforms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds with assistance.

If candidate cannot be located at this level, consideration will be given to another level.

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 . July2025

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