Production Worker

Morton Salt; Silver Springs (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Morton Salt's Silver Springs plant is seeking a production worker to join a busy, safety‑driven team. The role involves operating processing and packaging equipment, handling salt products, and supporting start‑ups and shutdowns across 2nd or 3rd shifts.

This position requires a high school diploma (or equivalent), the ability to operate a powered industrial vehicle, and willingness to work in a 24/7 environment with lifting up to 65 lbs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to operate a powered industrial vehicle.
• Prior manufacturing experience preferred.
• Must be able to work all shifts in a 24/7 environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate processing equipment for salt production.
• Operate bagging/packaging equipment to maintain output.
• Fill, palletize, and haul product to storage areas.
• Perform adjustments and minor repairs to production lines.
• Maintain cleanliness in production and warehouse areas.
• Follow safety, quality, and environmental policies at all times.

Skills

Shift flexibility

Manual labor endurance

Safety-minded

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Powered industrial vehicle

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:

Morton Salt's Silver Springs, NY location has immediate opening for a production worker. The right individual will be responsible for a variety of tasks, on varying shifts (2nd or 3rd shift) as required. These positions frequently demand considerable manual exertion.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate processing equipment for the production of salt.
• Operate bagging or packaging equipment to maintain desired output and operating standards.
• Fill, palletize, and haul product to assigned storage.
• Perform adjustments and minor repairs to maintain production activities.
• General cleaning in production and warehouse buildings.
• May be required to fill-in as a machine operator.
• Assist in start-ups and shutdowns.
• Required to perform utility work as assigned.
• Responsible for following production schedules and accurately reporting operational records.
• Assist in assuring the line is supplied with desired salt grades.
• Responsible for product quality and maximum output.
• Will at all times be alert to safety conditions and will strictly adhere to all safety requirements, quality control guidelines, environmental policies/procedures and other plant policies.
• Be familiar with Food & Safety and Quality programs within the plant.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• High school diploma, or equivalent, required.
• Ability to operate a powered industrial vehicle.
• Prior manufacturing experience preferred.
• Must be able to work all shifts in a 24/7 environment.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work any shift and any schedule.
• Constant lifting up to 65 lbs., rapid work speed, standing, and grasping.
• Frequent bending, carrying and pulling up to 65 lbs., twisting, reaching, feeling, and finger movement.
• Frequent high acuity hearing and depth perception.
• Constant noise 80dB and over.
• Frequent vibration, dryness, dust, and mechanical hazards.
• Varied temperature due to weather conditions.
• Eye protection, hearing protection, head covering, and foot protection required.

Starting rate of $24.74, increasing to $28.70 upon completion of a 90-day probationary period.

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.