Miners Helper

Compass Minerals International; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Minerals International in Louisiana is seeking a dedicated individual to operate industrial equipment in an underground setting, primarily for salt production. Candidates will be responsible for heavy equipment operation and ensuring safety compliance.

The successful applicant will have a High School Diploma or equivalent and must be capable of performing physical tasks associated with mining activities. This role offers a challenging yet rewarding opportunity within a supportive team environment, ensuring safety and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate heavy equipment safely in an underground environment.
• Experience with farm or heavy equipment is preferred.
• Competent in problem-solving and judgement.

Responsibilities

• Operate industrial equipment to drill and haul salt safely.
• Perform inspections and maintenance on equipment.
• Follow company policies and safety procedures.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Problem-solving

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Applications

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 The basic function of this role is to operate industrial equipment used to produce drill, blast, cut and haul -salt safely in an underground environment.

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.)

• Follow Company and site policies and procedures
• Performs work area and equipment inspections
• Performs scaling activities
• Operates heavy equipment: service vehicles, 60 ton dump trucks, powder rigs, face drill, floor drill and personnel carriers
• Handles blasting materials (Must be able to obtain a blasting license through State Police)
• Work rotating shifts
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications 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 Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Experience operating heavy/farm equipment is a plus

Computer Skills Proficient in Microsoft Applications; ability to learn new software programs.

Competency

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations.

Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.

Safety and Security - Observes and promotes safety. Reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

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 read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Mathematical 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 calculate figures and amounts percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability 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 apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands/finger (repetitive motion), walk, stand, bend, squat, kneel, twist, crawl, lift (10lbs-50lbs) reach, communicate, balance. Must be able to physically access all areas of underground mine; must be able to wear hard hat, steel toe boots, safety glasses, safety cap and lamp, respirator, electrical arc flash and be able to work in high reach areas. Employee occasionally sits and operates heavy machinery.

Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, dust, working at heights/high altitudes and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock; explosives and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Employee must be able to work shift rotation, wear full body harness when applicable, walk on uneven ground and perform repetitive motion.

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. To request reasonable accommodations, email [e-mail] or call 913-344-9200. Learn more about equal employment opportunity laws at dol.gov.

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