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! Where will you work: Onsite Highway #1Plantsite, 3 Kalium Road Belle Plaine, SK S0G 0G0 Canada. Laboratory Tech -Temporary position 12+ months This position will be a Temporary position for 12 months. The successful candidate will be responsible for accurately performing all routine and non-routine shipping, refinery and field samples in a safe and timely fashion. This position is required to perform efficiently with minimum direction and supervision. What you’ll do: Ensure that safety and housekeeping standards in his/her areas of responsibility are maintained at required high levels by applying the proper chemical handling, sampling and analysis procedures, and safety programs. The incumbent will attend and participate in safety training, meetings, audits and shift starts. Plan and perform high quality, accurate, thorough and timely sample collection, preparation, analysis and reporting. Attention to detail and being able to multitask and prioritize workload. Utilize effective oral and written communication skills to ensure that analysis results are effectively communicated in a timely manner. Courtesy, tact, and a professional image must be maintained at all times. Holding/releasing railcars/unit trains/bagged products and ensuring specifications are met during the manufacture and loading of potash products. Communicating unusual and/or upset production analytical data to the Operators, Production Shifters and Laboratory Supervisors. Analyze and evaluate problems including troubleshooting instrument issues. Make sound conclusions and decisions on the information available. This includes self-discipline, self-motivation and demonstrating initiative. Work as a team member demonstrating cooperative and team building skills both within the laboratory and with other departments. Participate in, monitor compliance with, and establish priorities within the Analytical Quality Assurance Program as well as the Chemical, Instrument and Equipment Maintenance Program. What you’ll need: Post-secondary technical degree, diploma or certificate from a recognized institution in a chemistry or chemical related field or equivalent experience. 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 lift approximately 0-25 lbs. occasionally. 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 read, write and understand basic English. Able to see, with or without correction. Able to use fine hand motor skills. Able to wear a respirator. Able to work rotating shifts and overtime as required. Must be able to work a 12-hour shift. Must be authorized to work in Canada. The Mosaic Company The Mosaic Company (NYSE:MOS), a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Tampa, Florida, is the world's leading integrated producer and marketer of concentrated phosphate and potash crop nutrients. At Mosaic, we act with integrity and we perform our work ethically and transparently. We believe success comes when we make smart choices about how we engage our people, the way we manage our resources and our stewardship towards the environment. We are committed to maintaining a safe, healthy and respectful work environment for our 13,000 employees across the globe. We hold ourselves responsible for the safety and wellbeing of our colleagues and company. We are dedicated to ensuring Mosaic is a place where people are proud to work and grow. Serving customers in over 40 countries we are committed to strengthening our product portfolio by rethinking and reengineering outdated processes and focusing on digitalization. We collaborate across departments and geographies in order to streamline best practices. We foster innovation, encourage new ideas and strive to achieve excellence with a humbleness that we can always improve. And we demonstrate our commitment to good corporate citizenship by acting thoughtfully and responsibly in our operating communities - contributing our expertise, innovative spirit and financial resources. Career Opportunities at Mosaic We are looking for bright and passionate individuals with an innovative spirit and a fresh perspective. We are seeking people knowledgeable in best-practices, comfortable with technology and digitalization, and who are interested in accelerating and optimizing performance. We want people who are motivated by our mission and our purpose. In return, our employees are rewarded with competitive compensation and bonus plans, comprehensive health benefits, attractive retirement savings plan, STD/LTD, tuition reimbursement, a safety-centered culture, meaningful career development opportunities and a growing focus on a flexible work-life balance. Invest in your Yourself! Most importantly, as an employee at Mosaic, you can rest assured at the end of each day you’re helping the world grow the food it needs. Are you ready to build your career with an industry global leader? Are you ready to help feed and fuel the world? Invest in yourself - Apply today!
