Fresh-Squeezed Legacy, Bold New Chapter

Tropicana Brands Group is a $3B startup aiming to revolutionize the beverage category. Formed in 2022 as a joint venture between PAI Partners and PepsiCo, our portfolio includes iconic brands like Tropicana, Naked, KeVita, Izze, Copella, and Punica. With over 76 years of global leadership in the orange juice category, we’re committed to preserving this legacy while driving innovation in other areas. From reimagining orange juice to creating functional smoothies and driving afternoon refreshments, we are striving to become the undisputed global leader in fresh and chilled beverages.

Your Next Pour: The Opportunity

Tropicana Brands Group is looking for a Logisitics to support the FC Blending team. This role will be responsible for safely maintaining all juice processing equipment to meet production schedules within established quality standards.

Additional responsibilities will include:

• Work assigned shifts and overtime as needed. There may be occasions where the individuals filling this position will need to work other shifts for reasons such as but not limited to training and meeting production demands.
• Operate all juice processing equipment safely to meet production schedules.
• Safely maintain all juice processing equipment to meet production schedules within established quality standards.
• Perform quality checks to ensure proper ingredients, labeling, products, and other materials are correctly used during production runs.
• Perform equipment center-lining and clean, inspect and lubricate (CIL) to ensure that all equipment is running safely and at peak performance and delivering products that meet the quality standards.
• Effectively trouble shoot the complete system (including all equipment and subcomponents using appropriate Focused Improvement tools such as Why-Why analysis).
• Participate as needed in total production manufacturing (TPM) including but not limited to AM, PM, FI, OCCI, EM, & HSE pillar teams.
• Maintain all areas to 5S standards.
• Track and maintain material counts and trouble shoot variances.
• Resolve equipment/system problems as they occur.
• Read and implement juice filling schedules.
• Perform essential functions of the job.
• Sanitation (AIB)
• Ensure all area team members maintain assigned areas
• Direct work to ensure maintenance of workplace that meets AIB standards
• Enter/follow up on AIB work orders in SAP
• Tackle ambiguous problems to determine and prioritize business strategies
• Demonstrated ability to implement short- and long-term strategies to support organizational operation and transformation
• Lead, influence, and collaborate across functions to drive results through formal and informal channels

Requirements:

• Must be able to operate HMI on filling system and other necessary equipment.
• Must have the following skills:
  • Ability to read and interpret filling schedules
  • Ability to operate complex machinery to achieve productions goals.
  • Ability to develop, foster, work in and maintain a team environment.
  • Ability to understand and comply with quality assurance and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards
  • Ability to recognize unsafe conditions and make immediate corrective actions.
  • Ability to use basic computer functions for software such as but not limited to Microsoft Office suite of programs, Outlook, SAP, and other functional PC applications Ability to work independently and with limited supervision.
• Forklift license required
• Work other shifts as needed to provide technical support and training.
• Work overtime as needed to support 24/7 operations.
• Work with various types of computer software such as, but not limited to, Microsoft Office suite of programs, SAP, Outlook, Zarpac, DM5, and ADC.
• Train co-workers in classroom or hands-on environment.

Purpose

• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with Tropicana Values and Code of Conduct
• Actively support daily, period, and annual plan
• Promote a positive team environment
• Build the capacity of the organization through training

Safety

• Demonstrate commitment to safety by being a role model for PPE, GMP, etc.
• Active participation in department safety committee
• Assist with department safety inspections and training
• Assist with accident investigations, 7 step, and Why? Why? in a timely manner

Foundational Ingredients: 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

Benefits

TBG is pleased to offer you a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, company provided life, STD and LTD insurance, 401(K), and Pension Plan. In addition, you may also elect to participate in voluntary life, accident, hospital, and critical illness coverages.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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