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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
TheOperations Rotation Programis a 12-month development program at
an evaporation or solar site for production, technical, and leadership
development. This program is for chemical, industrial, or mechanical
engineers who have recently earned a bachelors degree in chemical
engineering, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, or a
masters degree in engineering.
Over the course of the program, the engineer will participate in three
to four distinct rotational assignments, ranging from three to four
months in length. Rotations may include working in the following
departments:
- Production
- Mill
- Maintenance
- Shipping
Each program participant will be mentored by seasoned technical,
operations, and maintenance professionals. The Operations Rotation
Program begins in Spring or Summer 2025 and positions are available in
several locations throughout the United States, including Grand Saline,
TX; Hutchinson, KS; Silver Springs, NY; Fairless Hills, PA; Grantsville,
UT; and Port Canaveral, FL.\
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*Each program participant will gain exposure to fundamentals in a
manufacturing environment, such as:
- Safety leadership
- Supervisory leadership
- Maintenance planning
- Systems, process and product technologies
- Operational management
- Financial and sales acumen
About the Program:
- Rotations are designed around a business units specific needs and
provide exposure to the sites senior management team.
- Rotations provide a big picture view of the business and hands-on
experiences to grow your engineering skills in multiple technical
areas.
- Program participants are assigned a mentor at the beginning of their
placement who assists in their development.
- After each rotation, program participants will present on their
rotational experience to the Business Unit President, CHRO, and
other Operations leaders.
- Program participants will receive formal and informal feedback
throughout each rotation to ensure continued growth.
- Program participants will develop the following competencies:
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Communication
- Technical Skills
At the end of the program, the Operations Rotation Program graduate may
interview for full-time placement in a technical or managerial role.
Through the program, the program participant will be professionally
prepared to contribute to their designated assignment and able to fully
embrace the organizations culture and environment while embodying the
companys Mission, Vision, and Values.
What we are looking for:
- Candidates who will take initiative to drive results, execute goals,
and demonstrate a desire to learn and grow.
- Demonstrated desire to develop technical and leadership skills in a
manufacturing environment, while furthering their career and
long-term impact at Morton Salt.
Duties and Responsibilities
Monitor and revise processes to improve the safety, quality and
efficiency of the product and / or process and generate cost sa ings.
Responsible for activities related to the development of new processes
including researching current and emerging technologies, evaluating
process safety, quality and cost.
Apply engineering understanding in a hands-on environment,
troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with others for optimal
results.
Identify and solve issues with processes and equipment. Troubleshoot
possible causes and coordinate the activities of maintenance, production
and other available resources to implement cost effective solutions.
Apply mechanical, manufacturing, systems and/or industrial engineering
knowledge to analyze and optimize an engineering process or processes.
Improve plant performance by designing and implementing engineering
proposals, process requirements, and related technical data pertaining
to industrial machinery and equipment design.
Implement control procedures to achieve project objectives.
Determine feasibility of replacing or modifying plant equipment and
facilities considering costs, available space, ti