Compactor Operator / Spare VREP Operator - (23000033)
Description

We invite you to Explore the Potential of being part of something Clearly Essential!
At Compass Minerals, we harvest, mine and produce essential minerals that deal with nature?s challenges, including ? but not limited to ? highway deicing salt for the winter months, water softening salt and plant nutrition that improves the quality and yield of crops. We transform Earth?s resources that ultimately help keep people safe, feed the world and enrich lives, every day.
With our company headquarters in Overland Park, KS, Compass Minerals operates 15 production and packaging facilities with more than 2,000 employees throughout the U.S., Canada, Brazil and the U.K. We?re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone?s voice matters. We believe in work that creates value for all stakeholders, encourages collaboration at all levels and focuses on a high-performance environment where employees are challenged to be their best.
We are currently seeking a Compactor Operator/Spare VREP Operator to join our Evaporation Plant site in Amhest, Nova Scotia
The Amherst Plant is located in a fully established community of 10,000, situated on the Nova Scotia/New Brunswick border on the northeast end of the Cumberland Basin, an arm of the Bay of Fundy. Amherst is two hours from Halifax and less than an hour?s drive from Moncton, NB. The plant employs 50 and has an annual capacity of 127,000 tons of food grade and water-softening salt, serving customers throughout the Maritimes, Quebec and the Eastern United States.
How will you contribute to the team? Bin Control/Compactor Operator

• Responsible for all duties pertaining to the loading of bulk trucks and hopper cars

• Responsible for all duties pertaining to the compacting, crushing and conveying of all salt products to various production lines.

• Ensure the filling out of all job worksheets is complete for each shift.

• Responsible for the taking of sample(s) where applicable.

• Responsible for cleaning areas within the Bin Control area.

• Responsible for magnet checks during morning salt inventories on loading days

• Responsible for #2 & #3 screen checks Sunday, Wednesday & Friday

• Responsible filling of YPS & SHMP tanks & filling out log books

• Responsible for monthly cleaning of compaction system monthly

• Responsible for taking bin inventory twice daily

VREP Operator

• Operation of Vapour Recompression Evaporation Plant

• Operation of Natural Gas Boiler

• Operate other Auxiliary equipment (Pumps, Conveyors, Heat Exchangers, Dryers, etc.,)

• Cleaning duties as required

• Dust collection duties

• Support Maintenance activity as required

• Arrange for maintenance and call in as required

• Must be able to work at heights and confined spaces.

• Performing quality checks

• Must be able to work in hot temperatures and climb steps as required

• 12 hour Shift work

Qualifications

You bring to the role:

• The successful candidate will hold an inter-provincial 4th class power engineer?s license with the Nova Scotia Dept. of Labour and be required to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule.

• The ideal candidate will have experience in a process-related industry, be knowledgeable about process equipment and control systems, and be flexible to different task assignments.

• Minimum 4th Class Power engineering certification

• Safety certification and or courses

• Experience with Microsoft Office programs: Word, Excel

What you?ll like about us:

• Well Compensated: We offer a competitive compensation package.

• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, disability, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, and much more.

• Prepare for your Future: Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company match and contribution.

• Shared Core Values: Our people must share five core value in everything we do - high performance, value creation, collaboration, respect, and integrity.

• Safety: We are committed to creating a safe work environment and protecting our employees and customers.

• Environmentally Responsible: We are committed to safely carrying out our tasks in an environmentally responsible manner, ensuring pollution prevention, reduction of waste and minimizing the consumption of resources.

• Meaningful Work: What sets us apart is the work we do impact daily lives ? and every employee contributes. We transform Earth?s resources that ultimately help keep people safe, feed the world and enrich lives, every day.

• Growth and Development: We see our development programs and helping our employees meet their personal growth goals as a key part of our business?s growth.

How Often Are You Here?

• Hours of work and shift schedule vary depending the position worked.

• If you do not live nearby, you will be required to relocate to the Amherst area.

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 careers@compassminerals.com or call 519-524-8351. Learn more about equal employment opportunity laws at dol.gov. Feb 2023



Primary Location: CA-NS-Amherst
Job: Craftworker
Organization: Operations
Schedule: Regular
Shift: Standard
Job Type: Full-time
Rotating
Travel: No
Job Posting: May 5, 2023, 1:49:25 PM