Diversified Logistics Forklift Operator

All External Jobs•Bradenton, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Tropicana Brands Group is seeking a Logistics Forklift Operator to support its Diversified Packaging team at its manufacturing facility. The position orders and maintains packaging-material inventories for the Diversified packaging area and moves materials to production lines to avoid downtime. It also involves removing waste streams, operating compactor equipment, completing traceability and quality paperwork, and maintaining quality, safety, and 5S standards. The operator is expected to communicate effectively across departments, support a positive and inclusive team environment, and work with maintenance to troubleshoot equipment issues. The role is onsite full-time in the Bradenton, Florida area. Hours may exceed 40 per week, including 12-hour days, to cover planned overtime and employee absences.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.
Located in the Bradenton, Florida surrounding area or willing to relocate for the duration of employment.
Willingness to work onsite full-time at the manufacturing facility.
Must have or be able to obtain a forklift license.
Able to safely and efficiently move required packaging materials by forklift.
Able to twist, reach, bend, lift at least 30 pounds, push 30 pounds, pull 30 pounds, and climb as needed.
Able to work independently with limited supervision.
Basic computer and fax skills.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Strong planning and organizational skills.
Willingness to work more than 40 hours per week and/or 12-hour days when needed to cover planned overtime and employee absences.

Responsibilities

Order and maintain inventories of packaging materials for the Diversified packaging area.
Safely and efficiently move packaging materials, including caps, boxes, and carton blanks, to production lines.
Coordinate material movements with Material Logistics employees and department employees.
Operate compactor equipment when removing trash and cardboard hoppers from the department.
Complete basic traceability and quality paperwork throughout the shift.
Ensure products and work meet TBG quality expectations.
Regularly remove all waste streams from the department to meet quality requirements.
Maintain and adhere to departmental 5S standards.
Document and communicate defective materials discovered during material movements or equipment operation.
Support an inclusive, fair, and harassment-free work environment; promote civil interactions and address divisive or hostile behavior.
Listen to team members' improvement ideas, follow up on issues raised, facilitate communication across departments, and promote morale through teamwork.
Stay informed about goals, operating methods, purpose, safety issues, and personnel issues.
Demonstrate behaviors consistent with Tropicana Brands Group values and Code of Conduct and promote a positive team environment.
Ensure safe and reliable equipment operation by troubleshooting and working with maintenance to identify issues.
Follow forklift safety practices, PPE requirements, safety policies, procedures, rules, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and remain current with required safety training.