Distribution Center Pick Operator

All External Jobs•Bradenton, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Tropicana Brands Group is seeking an OPIV Pick Operator to support its Distribution Center team. The role hauls product to the pick area and picks customer orders. The operator participates in Total Production Manufacturing (TPM) pillar teams as required, maintains 5S standards, contributes to continuous improvement, and helps resolve equipment problems. The position requires teamwork, independent work with limited supervision, computer use, effective English communication, and the ability to perform physical tasks throughout the shift. The role is onsite at the manufacturing facility on a full-time basis in or near Bradenton, Florida, or requires relocation for the duration of employment. Overtime may be required, including more than 40 hours per week, seven days a week, and shifts up to 12 hours.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
Must be located in Bradenton, Florida, or the surrounding area, or be willing to relocate for the duration of employment.
Willingness to work onsite at the manufacturing facility on a full-time basis.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.
Must have or obtain a valid forklift driver license.
Ability to operate complex machinery in support of sanitation goals.
Ability to perform physical tasks throughout the shift, including standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting or moving items weighing 50 pounds or more, pushing 50 pounds, pulling 50 pounds, twisting, and climbing as needed.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision and effectively in a team environment.
Ability to make daily decisions affecting the team and handle a variety of tasks.
Ability to use computer software such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and Dashpad.
Ability to adhere to safety, sanitation, quality, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

Haul product to the pick area and pick customer orders.
Participate in Total Production Manufacturing (TPM), including AM, PM, FI, OCCI, EM, and HSE pillar teams as required.
Maintain all areas to 5S standards.
Participate in continuous improvement activities, including Why-Why and 7-step process meetings, to eliminate losses, waste, and safety issues.
Assist in quickly correcting equipment problems, working with maintenance to identify issues and support reliable, safe equipment operation.
Use computer software including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Dashpad.
Contribute to a positive team environment and cooperate, communicate, share information, listen to and encourage others, and seek and acknowledge input.
Troubleshoot problems, determine causes, and resolve them with assistance.
Understand and comply with quality assurance standards.
Recognize unsafe conditions and take immediate corrective action.
Follow forklift safety requirements, departmental PPE requirements, safety rules and procedures, policies, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Stay current on required peak performance safety training.
Execute and manage a clean-up plan and support sanitation goals.
Continuously improve the team's ability to meet customer requirements at the lowest cost.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisory, management, and union representatives.