What are the responsibilities and job description for the Truck Loader position at Detroit Salt Company L C?
Detroit Salt is a historic organization with a rich legacy spanning over 100 years, originating in 1906 as a salt producer for leather and food processing. Since 1997, Detroit Salt has supplied local and national customers with tons of rock salt and premium ice melter formulations. The fruit of this labor is apparent in the salt city 1,200 feet beneath the city of Detroit, spanning more than 1,500 acres and containing over 100 miles of underground roads. We take pride on upholding the highest standards of safety for our staff and the surrounding community. As a member of the team at Detroit Salt, you will contribute to maintaining our company’s efficient mining process and enriching our workforce.
Job Summary
Detroit Salt Company is seeking a Truck Loader to load and unload trucks on the surface of our mine. The Truck Loader will also have facility maintenance responsibilities, such as routine maintenance and repairs of facility equipment and assisting with the upkeep of the mine, including cleaning and organizing.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Safely load and unload salt and other materials onto trucks.
- Operate forklifts, loaders, and other equipment as needed.
- Ensure accurate documentation of loaded and unloaded materials.
- Inspect trucks for safety and compliance before loading.
- Conduct inspections to identify and address maintenance needs.
- Assist with the upkeep of the mine’s surface area, including cleaning and organizing.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous experience in truck loading, warehouse operations, or facility maintenance is preferred.
- Ability to operate heavy machinery and equipment.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work in a physically demanding environment.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Work Environment
- Must be able to wear required PPE (steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, hard hat, safety harness and electrical safety equipment).
- Must be able to work safely in varying temperatures in production/warehouse workplace and outside year-round.
- Must be capable of lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling loads up to 50 lbs. Must be able to climb, crawl, stoop, bend, squat, and reach as required to work on equipment.
At Detroit Salt Company, 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.