Distribution Center Logistics Rail Loader

About the Role

Tropicana Brands Group is looking for a Logistics Rails to support our Distribution Center team. This role will be responsible for assisting the loader with Rail Car set-up (pre-load).

Responsibilities

• Opening car doors, conducting initial clearing/cleaning of dunnage and various paraphernalia out of car, setting up car for loader (placing serviceable dunnage within and directly outside of the rail car, for loader)
• Assisting with Rail Car Dunnage preparation, separation (serviceable from non-serviceable), organization, disposal, inventory checks, and staging
• Assisting loaders with shrouding pallets
• Track and dock sanitation, including cleaning & sorting equipment, lumber, and rail bed
• Maintaining all areas to 5S standards, including all work areas related to rail loading
• Setting temperature for refer units
• Participating in total production manufacturing (TPM) to include AM, PM, FI, OCCI, EM and HSE pillar teams as required
• Participating in the continuous improvement process, including Why-Why & 7-step process meetings to eliminate losses or waste, including safety issues
• Assisting in getting equipment problems corrected quickly and on time (flow to the work) above and beyond without having to be asked
• Learning and using multi-computer skills which are paramount to the team's success
• Other duties as assigned by supervisory, management and union representatives

Desired Education/Experience

• Ability to execute and manage a clean-up plan that contributes to the creation and maintenance of a team environment
• Ability to troubleshoot problems, determine cause and resolve problems with assistance
• Ability to understand and comply with quality assurance standards
• Ability to recognize unsafe conditions and make immediate corrective action
• Must be able to work independently and with limited supervision
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment
• Must be multi-skilled for a variety of tasks and be able to handle daily decision making that affects the team
• Must be able to demonstrate teamwork, share information freely, cooperate with others, listen and encourage others and ask for input from others and acknowledge other skills, experience and contributions
• Must be willing to continuously improve the team's ability to meet customers' requirements at the lowest cost

Performance Standards

• All duties performed in a safe and acceptable manner as evaluated by the immediate supervisor and with management concurrence
• All sanitation goals are met and adhere to standards and regulatory agencies or are disposed of per standard operating procedures
• All work activities are performed without accident or injury and in accordance with all codes, standards and practices
• The position is expected to take appropriate action to ensure he/she is well informed of goals, operating methods, purpose, safety issues, personnel issues, etc. at all times
• Employee represents the best principles and professionalism of Tropicana

Safety

• Forklift safety will be the highest priority for the position. Unsafe behaviors on a forklift will not be tolerated
• Must adhere to PPE requirements set forth by the department
• Ensure all safety rules, procedure, policies and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) are followed
• Will stay up to date on all required peak performance safety training

Skills

• Must be able to use WMS
• Ability to operate complex machinery in the achievement of Sanitation goals
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
• Must be able to work with computer software such as Outlook, Word, Excel, Dashpad

Requirements

• Must be located in Bradenton, FL, surrounding area, or willing to relocate for the duration of employment
• Willingness to be onsite at the manufacturing facility on a full-time basis
• Must be able to perform physical tasks for the duration of the shift, including standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting/moving items weighing 50 pounds or more
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future
• Must have a valid Forklift driver license
• Job will require overtime, which could include more than 40 hours per week, 7 days a week and up to 12-hour days

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company provided life, STD and LTD insurance
• 401(K) and Pension Plan
• Voluntary life, accident, hospital, and critical illness coverages