Salt Operator

Salt Operator

The Salt Operator takes direction from the Shift Supervisor, or designee on shift-to-shift basis, with general oversight of the Production Manager. Generally, the Salt Operator for the Bulk Plant transports salt from the production area to the warehouse. The salt is dispensed into either supersacks via a hopper system, or palletized bags, via the warehouse palletizer.

Responsibilities

Safety

• Always wear eye protection
• Always wear steel toe shoes
• Bump cap or equivalent must be worn around all equipment
• Perform job functions in a safe manner, including forklift handling
• Hair and Beard nets are required when hanging or closing supersacks.

Production

• Transport supersacks from the plant to the warehouse
• Transport pallets of bags from the palletizer to the warehouse
• Follow packaging instructions for both supersacks and bags as defined in the SCR, or by management
• Tie supersacks, as needed by production demands
• Operate pallet wrapping machinery
• Print pallet labels from the ERP system accurately, and on pace with production
• Complete batch record paperwork as needed by the Shift Supervisor, including, but not limited to, tracking of pallets produced by load/customer
• Operate the super-sacker scales to fill supersacks to setpoint
• Change the setpoint to alter the final fill weight
• Keep work area clean, and free of salt and debris
• Operate both the automatic and manual wrappers
• Locate specific pallets/loads in the warehouse
• Perform basic trouble shooting for the label printer (i.e.: change labels, ribbon, etc.)
• Maintain an accurate and complete forklift safety log
• Follow all safety procedures
• Monitor alarm panel, and notify appropriate personnel, if alarm occurs
• Communicate with appropriate personnel as to which order is running, which has been run, and which will run next
• Maintain a stock of slip sheets and pallets, as needed
• Maintain a cGMP work environment
• Use cGDP when applicable
• Keep the palletizer stocked with slip sheets and pallets
• Be able to calculate the shift rate
• Other tasks, as defined by the Shift Supervisor, or designee

Special Knowledge, Skills and Training

• Basic understanding of cGMP and cGDP requirements
• The ability to be forklift certified
• Ability to lift 55 pound bags of salt
• Ability to climb ladders, and work on an elevated platform
• Ability to stand/walk for the majority of the shift
• Ability to work in hot, summer environments, and cold, winter environments
• Ability to work around steam and hot liquids

Education (minimum requirements/equivalent)

• High school diploma or GED

A member of the S&P 500 Index, Martin Marietta is an American-based company and a leading supplier of heavy building materials including aggregates, cement, ready-mixed concrete and asphalt. Through a network of operations spanning 28 states, Canada and the Bahamas, dedicated Martin Marietta teams supply the foundational resources upon which our communities thrive. Martin Marietta's Magnesia Specialties business produces high-purity magnesia and dolomitic lime products used worldwide in environmental, industrial, agricultural and specialty applications. At Martin Marietta, we strive to work with the best and the brightest those who have the potential to become our company's future leaders. Each of our roughly 9,500 people shares a common purpose regardless of their professional role or work environment. Together, we utilize our diverse skills and experiences to drive our company and its extraordinary culture forward. Our aim is to build on our foundation of success and help values-driven and hardworking people realize their full potential. When you decide to invest your career in Martin Marietta, you'll know what it's like to be respected, challenged and rewarded.

In return, we offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical
• Prescription Drug
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Care Reimbursement Account
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• 401(k) with Company matching
• Pension
• Salary Continuation Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability Options
• Employee Life Insurance
• Spouse & Dependent Life Insurance
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Direct Deposit Payroll
• Educational/Tuition Assistance Plan
• College Scholarship Program for dependent children
• Matching Gift Program
• New Auto Purchase Discount Plans

At Martin Marietta, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates. We celebrate diversity and commit that qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.