Production Operator - Tampa Bay Port Authority

We are looking for Production Operators for the first shift working 7:00 am - 3:30 pm Monday - Friday during their training period until the 2nd Shift is established later in 2024.

Hours will then likely be 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm with a second shift differential of $1.00.

The hourly rate for this position starts at 20.00 an hour!

Occasional overtime is available and may be required to help with production needs.

Paid Training and Benefits

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The Production Operator works on a team in a high-volume manufacturing environment. Duties include operating bulk loading and unloading equipment, blending equipment, high-speed packaging equipment, loading raw materials, troubleshooting equipment, performing equipment repairs, conducting preventative maintenance, quality control inspections, and recording production output and quality.

• Operate bulk loading and unloading equipment at the rail spur and truck bay.
• Operate bulk blending equipment.
• Operate filling and packaging equipment for various package types and sizes.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair blending, filling, and packaging equipment.
• Monitor all running equipment feedback for normal running parameters, set points, etc. according to work instructions.
• Perform quality checks and ensure quality control.
• Conduct cleaning of rail car spur, truck bay, filling and packaging machines, and related equipment.
• Participate in execution of preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance on filling and packing machines and related equipment.
• Perform changeovers to include changeover parts set-up, planning, improvement, and assessment of changeover success.
• Daily reporting and recording of damaged containers, production yields number of packaged finished products, and potential maintenance-related issues.
• Utilize process improvement techniques, tools, and procedures.
• Report spills or leaks that could cause an accident or affect the environment.
• Report any unsafe conditions and follow all safety rules and procedures.

• Production job order execution for blending, bulk loading and unloading, and packaging.
• Operation, troubleshooting, operational checks/inspections, and operator maintenance of multiple packaging lines.
• Product and tooling changeover procedures for multiple packaging lines.
• Flush oil collection, sampling for lab testing, and storage.
• Forklifts
• Pallet jacks

• High School Diploma
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must have the ability to interact and work well with other team members.
• Must be able to stand for 8 hours a day, bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 lbs. multiple times per day.
• Must be able to tolerate fluctuating temperature conditions.
• Ability to work well in a team encompassing many disciplines as well as independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment.
• Must have a VALID Florida Driver’s License or Florida ID (required for entry into the Port)
• Must pass Pre-Employment Drug Screening and Background Check