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 nature’s challenges for customers and communities. The company’s 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 11 production and packaging facilities with more than 1,800 employees throughout the U.S., Canada and the U.K. Visit compassminerals.com (https://www.compassminerals.com/) for more information about the company and its products.
We are currently hiring four (5) Summer Student Labourers, to join the team at our Evaporation Plant in Goderich, ON.
Employment will be between May 4 to September 7, 2025. Students must be enrolled in an accredited post-secondary education institution. Dates may vary based on school schedules.
Compass Minerals’ Goderich Plant has operated since 1867, after an unsuccessful search for oil uncovered a vast bed of rock salt under Goderich. Using mechanical evaporation, the plant produces high-purity, fine- and coarse-grained salt products in packages and in bulk for commercial, agricultural and industrial applications. The plant also packages rock salt from the mine that is used for deicing and water conditioning.
Goderich is named Canada’s Prettiest Town and is best known for its stunning sunsets. Goderich is a lakeside community of 8,000 people located approximately 1.5 hours from London and Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario.
How will you contribute to the team?
To perform this role successfully, the candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following
- General labour (i.e. cleaning, painting and janitorial duties)
- Operate packaging equipment
- Forklift and other heavy equipment operations
- Loading bulk trucks
- Dust collection duties
- Sanitation related inspections and cleaning
- Must be able to work at heights and confined spaces.
- Varied Shifts and hours will be required, Days, Afternoons, Midnights.
what should you bring to the role?
- Minimum High School graduate by June 2026 and must be enrolled in an accredited post-secondary education institution. Proof of enrollment will be verified prior to an offer.
- Previous manufacturing/industrial equipment operation and material handling equipment operation is preferred
- Previous forklift experience is preferred
- Must be able to work at heights and confined spaces.
- Strong attention to detail
ABOUT THE POSITION
- Vacancy Status: Seasonal Requirement
- Salary: $32.53/hr.
- AI Disclosure: The Company does not use AI tools for initial resume screening; all final decisions are made by hiring managers.
Compass Minerals Canada Corp. is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environment. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Department to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
