Tampa Plant Operator- Pay Up to $28.64/hour

Gopher Resource•Tampa, FL

9d•$26 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Gopher Resource is hiring a Plant Operator for its Tampa plant, with openings in multiple production areas. Operators are trained for approximately five weeks on day shift before starting a regular 12-hour rotating schedule. Depending on department and availability, shifts are 6 a.m.–6 p.m., 6 p.m.–6 a.m., 7 a.m.–7 p.m., or 7 p.m.–7 a.m. Starting pay is $25.84–$28.64 per hour depending on assigned work area, with a $0.60 shift differential for night shift. Quarterly bonus opportunities have a maximum potential of up to $6,000 annually. Gopher Resource recycles lead batteries across North America and describes its work as supporting environmental stewardship and sustainable practices. The company offers training, advanced technology and facilities, and tuition reimbursement. The role involves following standard operating procedures, safely operating heavy mobile equipment, maintaining a clean and orderly work area, and supporting other team members. The position requires wearing respiratory protection and protective clothing in hot production areas, as well as lifting and carrying up to 80 pounds and climbing or working at varying heights.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Pass all pre-employment testing, including a pre-hire assessment, criminal background check, employment and academic verifications, drug screen, and physical.
Proficient English reading and writing skills and basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, and multiplication.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing to perform essential job functions.
Ability to wear respiratory protection on the production floor, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to work in a hot production area while 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 a heavy industrial manufacturing environment is strongly preferred but not required.
Previous experience operating mobile equipment, such as a forklift, is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

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