Tampa Plant Operator- Pay Up to $28.64/hour

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Prior to employment, pass all pre-employment testing which includes: Pre-hire assessment, Criminal background check, Employment and academic verifications, Drug screen & physical.
• 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.
• Proficient in English (reading and writing) and math (adding, subtracting, multiplication) skills.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to perform essential job functions.

Physical Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Training for Growth
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Drive Change
• Cutting-Edge Facilities
• Green Jobs

Pay

$25.84-$28.64/hour (depending on assigned work area) plus a $.60 shift differential for working night shift.

Schedule

• 6am-6pm or 6pm-6am (depending on dept./availability)
• 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am (depending on dept./availability)