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The Operating Mechanic will be responsible for general labor duties including but not limited to clean-up of equipment, work areas and grounds. Operate and perform maintenance on conveyers. Load trucks using front end loader and conveyer system. The Operating Mechanic must be able to meet minimum performance criteria as set forth by management.

The Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS) is the world\'s leading integrated producer of concentrated phosphate and potash two of the three most important nutrients in agriculture. We employ more than 13,000 people in six countries to serve farmers all over the world. Our Headquarters is in Lithia, Florida with operations throughout North America (U.S./Canada) and South America.

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Operating Mechanic D

Where will you work: Onsite Mosaic 8710 South Cargill Road, Pekin, Illinois 61555

The Operating Mechanic will be responsible for general labor duties including but not limited to clean-up of equipment, work areas and grounds. Operate and perform maintenance on conveyers. Load trucks using front end loader and conveyer system. The Operating Mechanic must be able to meet minimum performance criteria as set forth by management.

What you\'ll do

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Operate various hand power tools, such as impact wrenches, grinders, saws, drills etc.:

• Potential for equipment damage and/or personal injury
• Training received: lockout/tagout program, on-the-job training
• PPE

De-energizing equipment following Mosaic\'s Lockout/Tagout program:

• Potential for productivity, environmental, equipment loss and/or personal injury
• Training received: lockout/tagout program, on-the-job training
• PPE

Perform housekeeping duties:

• Potential for personal injury
• Training received: on-the-job instruction
• PPE

Operate Mobile Equipment:

• Potential for equipment damage and/or personal injury
• Training received: on-the-job mobile equipment operation/maintenance instruction
• Written procedures have been developed
• PPE: seat belt

Confined Space Entry:

• Potential for personal injury
• Training received: on-the-job instruction, confined space entry program
• Written procedures have been developed
• PPE: protective clothing, dusk mask, leather gloves, fall protection

Conveyor Operation:

• Potential for product loss, equipment damage and/or personal injury
• Training received: on-the-job
• PPE

General Conveyor Maintenance:

• Potential for equipment damage and/or personal injury
• Training received: Lockout/Tagout, Hot Work and on-the-job instruction
• PPE: None (Fall Protection, goggles or welders mask may be required depending upon the nature of the job)

Truck Loading:

• Potential for product loss, equipment damage and/or personal injury
• Training received: on-the-job
• PPE

Rail car loading and unloading:

• Potential for product loss, equipment damage and/or personal injury
• Training received: on-the-job
• PPE: Hearing protection, dust masks are available if employee wants

General area Clean-up:

• Potential for personal injury
• Training received: on-the-go
• PPE

Unloading Fertilizers barges:

• Potential for product loss, environmental release
• Training received: on-the-job

What you\'ll need:

• Highschool diploma or equivalent preferred
• Reading, writing, basic mathematics
• Proficient verbal and written communication skill, as well as hand signals
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions given by a supervisor
• Must pass written/oral examination(s) demonstrating a thorough understanding of company environmental and safety policies and procedures
• Valid drivers license
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to carry and communicate by two-way radio/cell phone at all times
• A hard-hat, safety glasses with permanently attached side shields, rubber sole, steel toe boots and long pants are required in all areas of the facility that are outside of the main office building.
• Life vests are required on east side of levee. Disposable dust masks are available for comfort when in dusty environment.
• Some work may be performed at elevated levels, where full body harness and lanyards are required.

Training Skill Requirements:

General Corporate EHS training

Lockout/Tagout training

Confined Space Entry training

Front-end Loader Operation

Hot Work program

Elevated Work training

Hazard Communication training