Operator Associate

Job Title

Operator Associate

Overview

There are several job openings for an Operator Associates team at the Pensacola site. The base work schedule is 12-hour rotating shifts, Sunday through Saturday with overtime as required. Personnel may be utilized across the site on an “as needed” basis. All new Operator Associates are required to serve a minimum of their first three years on the site’s Fire Department.

The hiring process will consist of the following steps

• Step -- Applicants who meet the minimum job requirements— including completing the Florida Ready to Work Academic Employability Skills Assessments and earning a Level 3 or higher on all three modules— will be given priority when selecting candidates for an onsite interview.
• Step 2 – If a candidate is offered a position, they must successfully complete a physical assessment, background screening and pre-employment drug screen.

General Job Description

Operators perform a variety of both physical and mental tasks that may vary depending on the assigned unit. Some of the more typical responsibilities include:

• Knowledge of and adherence to all Safety and Environmental processes and procedures.
• Maximizing production with minimal delays, and ensuring optimum product quality.
• Perform minor maintenance/modifications to achieve correct operation.
• Make decisions to achieve safe/effective operation.
• Keep written and/or electronic documentation of process data. Enter data into spreadsheets and data bases that are provided.
• Provide a shift summary at the end of each shift.
• Follow all area instructions.

Job Requirements

• 2 years of previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Complete Florida Ready to Work scoring 3 or higher.
• Must be able to work a rotating shift and be available for an on-call schedule.
• Positive attitude; ability to work alone or within a team. Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Good attendance.
• Troubleshooting skills and ability to think in a logical fashion.
• Proficient with the use of hand-tools for machine operation, minor maintenance, and modifications.
• Be able to perform energy isolation (LOTO).
• Ability to work in a constantly changing schedule of priorities and types of equipment to be operated.
• Successful completion of fork truck training if not already licensed.
• Good interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Physical Requirements: Physically able to lift 50 pounds and move 30-55 gallon drums, Motor coordination as well as eye, hand and foot coordination, and Ability to stoop, bend, squat/crouch and climb stairs frequently.