Package Production B

The Detroit Salt Company; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Detroit Salt Company is a historic mining and salt production firm seeking a Package Production Operator to safely run the material feed system with a front-end loader, manage additives and dyes, and oversee the bagging line. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and productivity in a heavy manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities include operating the bagging line, performing equipment checks, maintaining records, and ensuring accurate inventory control while meeting shift targets.

Qualifications

• Must have heavy equipment loader experience (skid steer, telehandler).
• Must have 2 years of forklift and front-end loader experience.
• Must have demonstrated mechanical and electrical skills.
• Must have demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to quickly adapt to change.
• High degree of attention to prevent injury to self and coworkers; promote a safe workplace.
• Must be able to speak, comprehend, and read English.

Responsibilities

• Operate front-end loader to feed raw materials into the feed system hopper.
• Prepare solid additives and resupply as necessary; adjust dye proportions.
• Set and adjust additive systems to achieve final product quality and consistency.
• Bag and palletize product; stage pallets for trucks and stage yard efficiently.
• Complete production paperwork and maintain accurate production records.

Skills

Front-end loader

Forklift operation

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

English fluency

Tools

Skid steer

Telehandler

Job description

Detroit Salt is a historic organization with a rich legacy spanning over 100 years, originating in 1906 as a salt producer for leather and food processing. Since 1997, Detroit Salt has supplied local and national customers with tons of rock salt and premium ice melter formulations. The fruit of this labor is apparent in the salt city 1,200 feet beneath the city of Detroit, spanning more than 1,500 acres and containing over 100 miles of underground roads. We take pride on upholding the highest standards of safety for our staff and the surrounding community. As a member of the team at Detroit Salt, you will contribute to maintaining our company’s efficient mining process and enriching our workforce.

Job Summary

Detroit Salt Company is seeking a Package Production Operator that will be responsible for the safe operation of the material feed system using a front-end loader, controlling additives and dyes and/or adjustment, maintenance, and/or service & operating the bagging line. Coordinating removal of finished pallets at the end of the bagging line while achieving safety, quality and productivity objectives as directed.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Work safely, responsibly following all safety policies and procedures
• Perform daily equipment checks and minor service maintenance
• Use a front-end loader to feed raw materials into the feed system hopper
• Prepare solid additives as appropriate in the dispensing racks and resupply as necessary
• Proportions, mixes and re-supplies dye as necessary
• Sets and adjusts as necessary the solid & liquid additive systems to achieve the required final product quality
• Sets and adjusts mixing equipment speeds to achieve the correct product consistency
• Ensure that product meets specifications
• Installs and re-supplies as necessary rolls of bagging film, rolls of stretch wrap, top sheet, pallets, bottom sheet, labels, and other consumables as needed
• Operates and adjusts the bagging & palletizing line according to established training and procedures
• Ensures product is bagged, sealed and palletized according to specifications
• Completes production paperwork accurately, reporting during and at the end of shift
• Keeps accurate records of production data
• Communicates all concerns affecting safety, quality, productivity and the workplace
• Accurately track and manage inventory
• Ability to properly load pallets onto trucks
• Properly perform pre-op functions
• Accepts and signs for deliveries from distributors, ensuring all items are accounted for
• Stage yard with pallets efficiently and accurately to ensure product is accounted for and yard is properly utilized
• Ensures work area is clean and organized
• Other work as required and assigned

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• Must have Heavy equipment loader experience, skid steer, Tele handler
• Must have 2 years of forklift and front-end loader experience
• Must have demonstrated mechanical and electrical skills
• Must have demonstrated problem-solving skills
• Must be able to quickly adapt to change
• High degree of attention required to prevent injury to self and coworkers; promote a safe workplace
• Must be able to speak, comprehend, and read English
• Must be able to work well in a team environment
• Must have shipping and warehouse experience
• Must have production and/or assembly line experience
• Must be self-motivated

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to wear steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and hard hat
• Must be able to work safely in varying temperatures in production/warehouse workplace and outside year round
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly
• Must be able to successfully pass drug and background screening
• Must be able to work 50+ hours per week

At Detroit Salt Company, 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.