Operator Associate

Operator Associate

Several job openings for Operator Associates 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.

• Step 1 – 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 receive priority 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.

• 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 databases provided.
• Provide a shift summary at the end of each shift.
• Follow all area instructions.

• 2 years of previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Complete Florida Ready to Work scoring of 3 or higher.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts 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.

• Physically able to lift 50 pounds and move 30‑55 gallon drums.
• Motor coordination as well as eye, hand and foot coordination.
• Ability to stoop, bend, squat/crouch, and climb stairs frequently.

Cantonment, FL

Salary level H2

Full‑time, Regular

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws.