Phos Acid Trainee

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.

At Mosaic We Help the World Grow the Food it Needs - Apply today and join our team!

Phos Acid Trainee: The Phos Acid Trainee performs any combination of tasks in an industrial fertilizer manufacturing or phosphate mining facility which may include cleaning, carrying, lifting, pushing, pulling, or shoveling to accomplish tasks. The tasks listed below may vary depending on the facility.

Where will you work: Onsite Mosaic Riverview – 8813 U.S. Highway 41, Riverview, Florida 33578

What you’ll do

General clean-up of plant that may include spillage, work areas, floors, screens, filters, tanks, scrubbers, pipelines, reactors, conveyors, draglines, dredges, ditches, empty containers, or other equipment and areas. Daily cleanup may involve the use of bobcats, forklifts, pressure washers, or other machinery.

Assist Operators in day to day operations.

Train and become qualified for various operator positions

Unchoke pumps, pipelines, or other equipment

Perform various operational tasks that may include opening and closing of valves, changing screens, moving dragline power cable, or other tasks

Use large pneumatic air hammers and wrenches

Painting of buildings, guardrails, handrails, containers, pipes, or other materials

Housekeeping, refuse pick-up, wash company vehicles and landscaping as needed

Remove buildup on and around equipment

Gather supplies and transport materials

Assist with re-railing or loading or unloading railroad cars or trucks

Other job-related duties as assigned

What you'll need

High School Diploma or GED preferred

1+ years of relevant experience required

2+ years in an industrial, chemical or mining atmosphere preferred

Certification in operating a forklift is preferred

Basic computer skills are preferred

Ability to follow written or verbal instruction is required

Ability to work overtime is required

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to safely perform the essential functions of the job without posing a direct threat to the safety of his or her own self, or the safety of others

Able to climb stairs and work at various heights

Able to distinguish varying or specific colors, patterns or materials

Able to hear, with or without correction

Able to lift 21-50 lbs. unassisted and frequently

Able to lift 51-100 lbs. with assistance and occasionally

Able to carry approximately 21-50 lbs. unassisted and frequently

Able to carry 51-100 lbs. with assistance and occasionally

Able to read, write and understand basic English

Able to see, with or without correction

Able to maintain good balance

Able to travel unassisted

Able to use fine hand motor skills

Able to wear a respirator (concentrates plant only)

Able to work in tight or closed-in spaces

Able to work rotating shifts and overtime as required

Physically able to use standard safety equipment which is rated for 300 pounds or less

Benefits Offered by Mosaic

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

Tuition Reimbursement

401k company matching

Optional HSA plan with company match

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