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Job Summary Mill/mine employees must be able to proficiently perform a variety of tasks that may include operating crushing and screening machinery, operating vehicles and heavy equipment, and cleaning/shovelling salt. Employees may be assigned to positions on surface (in the mill) or underground (in the mine). Employees will be expected to work on all three shifts (days/afternoons/midnights) and work overtime as required. Candidates will be required to complete a background check and medical/audio exam upon offer acceptance. Windsor Salt is a unionized facility (Unifor Local 1959); successful candidates will be required to join the union upon commencement of employment. Duties and Responsibilities Participate in operational and safety training Perform routine greasing, oiling, servicing, and cleaning of equipment Make adjustments to assigned equipment and contact maintenance if major repairs are required Perform pre-operational checks on equipment as required by the OHSA Perform tasks such as shovelling, inspecting conveyor belt structure, and general cleanup Operate key pieces of equipment such as crushing and screening, bin and skip, tractors, pick-ups, haul trucks, telehandler, forklifts, front-end loaders, LHDs, mining equipment, etc. Communicate with the hoist operator and supervisors to keep material flowing Fill out inspection sheets, timecards, production and other reports as required Must be able to train other employees on the safe operation of equipment and proper operating techniques Must be capable of working independently for the duration of the shift Perform other work as assigned Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Previous experience working in a heavy industrial site environment is required Experience operating heavy equipment is strongly preferred Must possess the ability to work safely and in accordance with SOPs and the OHSA Must be alert to any conditions which could pose a safety hazard or result in injury, equipment breakdown, or damage, and report or correct such conditions immediately Must be able to read and understand verbal and written instructions Must be a self-starter able to plan and prioritize upcoming tasks Physical effort: Physical effort is required when operating equipment, cleaning the yard, or performing any labourer or maintenance duties as assigned Environment: Working onsite (possibly outdoors) and wearing appropriate PPE Sensory attention: Awareness of surroundings and equipment is required at all times Mental stress: Some mental stress may occur if there is an emergency on-site Some work must be done around machinery and equipment that is in motion, as well as around energized power cables Must be able to stand for long periods while operating machinery Must be able to walk for long distances over terrain varying from soft to hard, as well as slick and uneven Must be able to sit in the operators seat for long periods while operating the machine and being subject to whole-body vibrations Must be able to use a shovel to clean up spillage and lift 5 feet Must be able to operate various machinery by manipulating multiple hand and foot control levers, sometimes simultaneously Must be capable of lifting 50 lbs. Must be able to ascend and descend a ladder of at least eight (8) feet in length Must be able to work from heights of up to 30 feet Must be able to wear/utilize a full-body harness to perform work as necessary Compensation & Benefits The starting wage for this role is $35.24 per hour ; increases and premiums are in accordance with the CBA. This posting is for replacement positions. Windsor Salt does not require Canadian work experience and does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen or assess applicants. Windsor Salt Ltd. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available, on request, for qualified candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. #J-18808-Ljbffr