General Laborer

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

Under the general supervision of the Mill Supervisor, the General Laborer performs a variety of manual tasks on varying shifts as required, inside and outside of the facility and in all departments. Frequently demands considerable manual exertion.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Typical tasks include sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, mopping floors, walls, ceilings, sinks, toilets, etc.


• Clean lunchrooms, restrooms, remove trash, etc.


• Tasks include new construction, repair and maintenance to the buildings and grounds, in addition to equipment and the use of necessary tools to perform the same.


• Includes such tasks as:
  
  
  
  • Loading and unloading supplies, materials, trimmings, package materials and equipment, etc., throughout the facility, on varying shifts as required.
  
  
  • Rough cutting of lumber and pipe.
  
  
  • Mixing of concrete or digging trenches.
  
  
  • Occasional operation of power tools.
  
  
  • Washing tanks.
  
  
  • Handling trash.
  
  
  • Assist in loading of products.
  
  
  • Acting as truck helper.
  
  
  • Lifting heavy loads or position equipment.
  
  
  • Repairing roofs.
  
  
  • Cleaning yard and work areas.
  
  
  
  


• Normally will report and work under Labor or Maintenance, however, will frequently be assigned to other departments throughout the facility as required.


• Learn to operate mobile equipment as assigned.


• Keeps working area, tools and equipment clean, neat and orderly.


• Maintain good housekeeping practices throughout the department and plant.


• Perform other work of related nature within job classification.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• High school diploma or equivalent, required.


• Manufacturing experience, preferred.


• Ability to lift heavy loads or position equipment.


• Maintain good housekeeping practices throughout the department and plant.


• Keeps working area, tools and equipment clean, neat and orderly.


• Is familiar with the Environmental Management System policy, procedures or work instructions and understands the potential consequences of departure from the requirement.

Compensation is $21.22 per hour.

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.