Low Acid Specialist 3 at Tropicana Brands Group in Bradenton, Florida

Job Description:

About Tropicana Brands Group

The launch of Tropicana Brands Group represents an exciting fusion of some of the world's most beloved and up-and-coming brands in the juice category, including Tropicana, Naked, KeVita, Izze, Dole, Copella and Punica. Established in 2022 as a joint venture between PAI Partners and PepsiCo, our new company blends the best of two worlds: one steeped in industry-leading expertise and the heritage of prestige juice brands, and another rooted in a true entrepreneurial, agile mindset.

With a global footprint of more than 2,000 associates that spans North America and Europe, we are proud of our industry-leading capabilities in areas that include innovation, R&D, manufacturing, distribution, sales, marketing and nutrition expertise.

The company's focused on the vision to quench the world's thirst for more delight and nourishment, while continuing to build upon the many important diversity, sustainability, local community and philanthropic activities that our people and brands have historically supported.

Key Responsibilities:

Tropicana Brands Group is looking for a highly qualified Low Acid Specialist to support the Supply Chain team to ensure the company's goals and initiatives are met.

This role will be responsible for setting up the many systems throughout the area for blending and cleaning. Tropicana is looking for a critical thinker with exceptional communication, influencing and relationship management skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Responsible for setting up the many systems throughout the area for blending and cleaning


• Cross trained to complete tasks in the Low Acid building and the Brew House building


• Monitor the automated computer system, which controls the flow of juice and ingredients in blending batches, as well as CIPs and SIPs


• Responsible for cleanup and 5S duties around work area


• Regular, dependable attendance is an essential function of this position

Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED


• 1 year minimum of blending, batching and mixing of ingredients from a food manufacturing environment


• Proficient in using computers


• Proficient in solving basic math problems


• Legally authorized to work in the country to which you are applying without requiring sponsorship or additional work permits now or in the future


• Must be able to lift up to 55lb bags of product

Purpose:

• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with Tropicana Values and Code of Conduct


• Proactively coordinate activities between the company and hourly personnel


• Actively support daily, period and annual plan


• Promote a positive team environment


• Ensure reliable and safe operation of equipment through troubleshooting and working with maintenance to identify issues


• Build the capability of the organization through training


• Be a role model and lead the department in TPM objectives and priorities including AM, PM, FI and OCCI as determined by the department and NWT teams

Safety:

• Ensure all safety rules, procedure, policies and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) are followed


• Set the example for others by demonstrating adherence to safety rules, procedures, policies and GMPs


• Proactively and aggressively address safety gaps


• Participate in department safety audits and department walk-throughs

Pay for this position is $29.11/hr

Benefits Overview:

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