Distribution Center Operator 4 Rail loader

All External Jobs•Bradenton, FL

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Tropicana Brands Group is looking for an OPIV Rail Loader to support the Distribution Center team. This role will be responsible for loading Rails, occasional need for loading Trucks, and must be able to understand how to pick. The role involves participating in total production manufacturing (TPM) and continuous improvement processes. Employees are expected to assist in correcting equipment problems quickly and efficiently. The job requires overtime, potentially exceeding 40 hours per week, including weekends and up to 12-hour days. Multi-computer skills are essential for team success. Other duties may be assigned by management or union representatives.

Requirements

Must have a valid Forklift driver license
Must be a high school graduate or hold a GED
Ability to operate complex machinery in the achievement of Sanitation goals
Ability to execute and manage a clean-up plan
Ability to troubleshoot problems, determine cause and resolve problem with assistance
Ability to understand and comply with quality assurance standards
Ability to recognize unsafe conditions and make immediate corrective action
Must be able to work independently and with limited supervision
Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
Must be able to work effectively in a team environment
Must be able to work with computer software such as Outlook, Word, Excel, Dashpad
Must be able to twist, reach, bend, lift a minimum of 50 pounds, push 50 pounds, pull 50 pounds and climb as needed
Must be multi-skilled for a variety of tasks and be able to handle daily decision making that effects the team
Must be able to demonstrate teamwork, share information freely, cooperate with others, listen and encourage others and ask for input from others and acknowledge others skills, experience and contributions
Must be willing to continuously improve the team’s ability to meet customer’s requirements at the lowest cost
Must be located in Bradenton, FL, surrounding area, or willing to relocate for the duration of employment
Willingness to be onsite at the manufacturing facility on a full-time basis
Must be able to perform physical tasks for the duration of the shift, including standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting/moving items weighing 50 pounds or more
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future

Nice To Haves

Contribute to the creation and maintenance of a team environment

Responsibilities

Loading Rails
Occasional need for loading Trucks
Understanding how to pick
Using WMS
Participating in total production manufacturing (TPM) to include: AM, PM, FI, OCCI, EM and HSE pillar teams as required
Responsible for full Rail Car preparation (pre-load), including opening car doors, cleaning out car, and setting up car for loading
Responsible for Rail Car Dunnage preparation, separation (serviceable from non-serviceable), organization, disposal, inventory checks, and staging
Responsible for track and dock sanitation, including cleaning & sorting equipment, lumber, and rail bed
Maintaining all areas to 5 S standards, including all work areas related to rail loading
Setting temperature for refer units
Participating in continuous improvement process to include but not limited to, Why-Why & 7-step process meetings to eliminate losses or waste, to include safety issues
Assisting in getting equipment problems corrected quickly and on time (flow to the work) above and beyond without having to be asked
Learning and using multi computer skills
Performing duties as assigned by supervisory, management and union representatives