Plant Production Operator

A high school diploma or GED is required.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions (See ADA Requirements below).

Stand for long periods of time during production run.

Lift up to 80 pounds and move item short distances.

Pull trash receptacles.

Push levers, brooms and shovels.

Climb ladders to bins and multiple flights of stairs between floors of the building throughout the day.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Environmental conditions in different parts of the plant can include extreme heat and cold, wet and humid conditions, noise, vibration, exposure to dust and poor ventilation.

Hazardous conditions include moving parts, potential electrical shock, and slick floors.

PPE including hard hat, steel-toed shoes with meta-tarsal guards, ear plugs, and safety glasses are required at all times.

On the job the employee must:

On the job the employee must be able to:

On the job the employee:

(F) Bend (R) Sit

(F) Read/comprehend

(F) Is exposed to excessive noise

(R) Squat (F) Stand

(O) Write

(F) Is around moving machinery

(R) Crawl (F) Walk

(O) Perform calculations

(F) Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity

(O) Climb (F) Push/Pull

(O) Communicate orally

(F) Is exposed to dust, fumes, and/or gases

(R) Kneel

(O) Reason and analyze

(R) Drives motorized equipment

(F) Handle objects (manual dexterity)

( ) Other ________________

(R) Works in confined quarters

(R) Reach above shoulder level

( ) Other __________________

(O) Use fine finger movements

( ) Other _________________

Must carry/lift loads of:

(F) Light (up to 25lbs.)

(F) Moderate (25-50lbs.)

(F) Heavy (over 50lbs.)

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 . July 2025