What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Worker position at Morton Salt?
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
The Warehouse Worker performs a variety of warehouse, production, packaging, material handling, and housekeeping duties to support safe and efficient plant operations. This position operates forklifts and production equipment, supports packaging and warehouse activities, assists with inventory movement and storage, maintains housekeeping standards, and provides operational coverage as needed. Employees are expected to work safely, maintain product quality standards, and support continuous improvement initiatives throughout the facility.
Duties And Responsibilities
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
This job is performed in all types of weather conditions, some work may be performed inside plant buildings and others are performed outside; this involves the employee to work in hot, humid, wet, dusty, cool, and cold environments.
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.
Job Summary
The Warehouse Worker performs a variety of warehouse, production, packaging, material handling, and housekeeping duties to support safe and efficient plant operations. This position operates forklifts and production equipment, supports packaging and warehouse activities, assists with inventory movement and storage, maintains housekeeping standards, and provides operational coverage as needed. Employees are expected to work safely, maintain product quality standards, and support continuous improvement initiatives throughout the facility.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Perform warehouse, production, and utility functions to support safe and efficient plant operations.
- Operate forklifts, production equipment, and material handling systems to move, package, and process products.
- Load and unload materials, maintain inventory accuracy, and complete required documentation and system transactions.
- Maintain housekeeping, sanitation, and organization standards throughout the facility.
- Follow all safety, quality, environmental, and food safety requirements while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
- Crosstrain across multiple operational areas and perform other duties as assigned to support business needs.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Basic computer skills and ability to use scanning devices and electronic systems
- Ability to understand production schedules and operating procedures.
- Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to wear required PPE including a hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves, high-visibility apparel, and safety footwear.
- Physical requirements include ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds. Additionally, the employee must be able to push, pull, reach, stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, climb stairs, and perform repetitive tasks.
- Previous manufacturing, warehouse, or production experience
- Previous forklift experience
This job is performed in all types of weather conditions, some work may be performed inside plant buildings and others are performed outside; this involves the employee to work in hot, humid, wet, dusty, cool, and cold environments.
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.