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Warehouse Shipping Operator


Job Location:

Lyons, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 9 September 2026 (5 days ago)
Application Deadline: 7 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We invite you to Explore the Potential of being part of something Clearly Essential!

Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP) is a leading global provider of essential minerals focused on safely delivering where and when it matters to help solve natures challenges for customers and communities. The companys salt products help keep roadways safe during winter weather and are used in numerous other consumer industrial chemical and agricultural applications. Its plant nutrition products help improve the quality and yield of crops while supporting sustainable agriculture. Compass Minerals operates 12 production and packaging facilities with more than 1800 employees throughout the U.S. Canada and the U.K. Visit for more information about the company and its products.

Summary

Responsibleforloadingandunloadingproductontrucksandrailcars.

Essential Job Functions include but are not limited to the following:

(Management reserves the right to add or modify the duties and responsibilities at any time.)

  • Reviewworkorderstoidentifyproductstobeloadedoncorrecttrailers.
  • Inventorytrucksonlotforhowmany andwhosetrailerstheyareandmatchtodroplist.
  • Inspectforklifttoensureproperoperationandperformroutinemaintenance.
  • Operateforklifttoretrievestockfromwarehouseandloadontrailersandrailcars.
  • .
  • Directtrucktrafficinloadingarea.
  • Moverailcarsintopositionforloading.
  • Inspecttrailersandrailcarsforcleanlinessandnotifyowneriftrailerdoesnotpass inspection.
  • Monitorpalletsandproductsfordamage.
  • Plantheload.
  • Loadandunloadpalletsandproductsonrailcarsandboxandflatbedtrailers.
  • Followfood-gradeprocedurestoprotectfromcontaminationortheftduringtransit.
  • Performspecialhandlingasindicatedinworkorder.
  • Prepare paperwork to document work performed identify exceptions and provide toshipping clerk for processing.
  • Performhousekeepingasnecessary.
  • Inspectdockdoorsandplatesforproperfunctioning.
  • Performotherdutiesasassignedbysupervisor.

Qualifications

Toperformthisjobsuccessfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty required listed below arerepresentative of the knowledge skilland/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/orExperience

A high school diploma or GED is required.

PhysicalDemands

Thephysicaldemandsdescribedherearerepresentativeofthosethatmustbemetbyanemployeetosuccessfully performtheessential functionsofthis accommodationsmay bemade toenable individuals with disabilities to performtheessential functions (SeeADA Requirements below).

  • Walk throughout the Warehouse and associated areas toget product inspect trailers and load and unload pallets and product.
  • Standwhileinspectingandpreparingpalletsandproductforloading.
  • Sitfor extendedperiodswhileoperatingforklift.
  • Bendorcrouchoccasionallythroughoutthedaytoinspectpalletsandproduct.
  • Liftupto80poundsandmovesitem shortdistances.
  • Climbonandoffoftrailers.

Competencies

To perform the jobsuccessfully anindividual should demonstrate the following competencies:

  • Problem solving-identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes informationskillfully;develops alternativesolutions;workswell ingroupproblem solvingsituations.
  • Oral communication-clearlycommunicatejob-related informationtoco-workers and supervisors before during and after repairs.
  • Seeing-visuallyinspect palletsand product analyze load toensure proper alignment and ensure correct product is loaded.
  • Reading-readandunderstandworkordersandotherwrittenmaterialrelevanttothejob.
  • Writtencommunication-write in understandable English to complete required paperwork and provide informationneeded bysubsequent shift workers coworkers andsupervisors.
  • Listening-understand oral job-related information and instructions received from coworkers and to forklift and yard dog to detect problems.

Work Environment

Theworkenvironmentcharacteristicsdescribedherearerepresentativeofthoseanemployeeencounterswhileperformingtheessential enableindividualswithdisabilitiestoperform the essential functions.

  • Environmentalconditions indifferent partsoftheplantcan include extreme heatand cold wet and humid conditionsnoise vibration exposureto dust andpoor ventilation.
  • Hazardousconditionsincludemovingpartspotentialelectricalshockandslickfloors.
  • PPE including safety helmetsteel-toed shoeswith meta-tarsal guardsglovessafety glasses and ear plugs required at all times.

ADA Requirements:TocomplywiththeAmericanswithDisabilitiesActof1990(ADA) which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability the followingtableidentifiesthephysicalmentalandenvironmental conditions oftheEssential Dutiesofthejobidentifiedabove usingthefollowingcodes:Fforfrequently;Ofor occasionally;Rforrarely;Nfornotatall.

Physical

Mental

Environmental

Onthejobtheemployeemust:

On the jobtheemployeemustbe able to:

Onthejobtheemployee:

(0)Bend

(F)Sit

(F)Read/comprehend

(F)Isexposedtoexcessivenoise

(R)Squat

(0)Stand

(F)Write

(F)Isaroundmovingmachinery

(N)Crawl

(F)Walk

(0)Performcalculations

(F)Isexposedto marked changes in temperature and/orhumidity

(R)Climb

(R)Push/Pull

(F)Communicateorally

(F)Isexposedtodustfumesand/or gases

(R)Kneel

(F)Reasonandanalyze

(F)Drivesmotorizedequipment

(R)Handleobjects(manualdexterity)

()Other

(R)Worksinconfinedquarters

(0)Reachaboveshoulderlevel

()Other

(R)Usefinefingermovements

()Other

Mustcarry/liftloadsof:

(F)Light(upto251bs.)

(F)Moderate(25-S0lbs.)

(F)Heavy(overSOlbs.)

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. Learn more about equal employment opportunity laws atâ. July 2025


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Compass Minerals produces salt, plant nutrients and magnesium chloride for distribution primarily in North America.

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