Tampa Plant Operator- Pay Up to $28.64/hour

Gopher Resource•Tampa, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Gopher Resource invites passionate individuals to join our team and help us make the world a better place, one battery at a time. We have availability in multiple plant production areas on days or nights. You will be fully trained for approximately 5 weeks on days before you begin your regular 12-hour rotating shift schedule. Starting pay ranges between $25.84-$28.64/hour depending on the assigned work area plus a $.60 shift differential for working night shift. Gopher Resource is a pioneer in environmental solutions with over 75 years of expertise in recycling lead batteries across North America. Our unwavering dedication to sustainable practices and cutting-edge technologies ensures that we both safeguard the environment and foster a culture of innovation. At Gopher Resource, we provide a blend of opportunity and support to all employees. We offer the resources and advanced technologies of large corporations alongside the close-knit community and accessibility to leadership that defines a smaller company. This unique environment empowers you to achieve your goals while feeling valued and appreciated.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Passing of all pre-employment testing which includes: Pre-hire assessment, Criminal background check, Employment and academic verifications, Drug screen & physical
Proficient English (reading and writing) and math (adding, subtracting, multiplication) skills.
Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, to perform essential job functions.
Ability to wear respiratory protection while on production floor with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to work in a hot production area wearing protective clothing with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to lift and/or carry up to 80 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to climb and perform work at varying heights above ground with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Previous work experience in heavy industrial manufacturing environment strongly preferred, but not required.
Previous experience operating mobile equipment (e.g. forklift) preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Consistently follow all standard operating procedures at assigned work area in plant.
Operate heavy mobile equipment safely and properly.
Keep assigned work area clean and in excellent working condition.
Work as part of a team and support fellow team members when needed.
Other duties as assigned by management.