CARTONS Specialist 1 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 CARTONS Specialist 1 to support the Carton filling team to ensure the company's goals and initiatives are met.

This role will be responsible for demonstrate leadership behaviors consistent with TBG Values and Code of Conduct, actively support daily, period and annual plan, promote a positive team environment, ensure reliable and safe operation of equipment through troubleshooting and maintenance within the system area, build the capability of the organization through training and be a role model and participate in department TPM objectives and priorities including AM, PM, FI and OCCI as determined by the department and line teams.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Attend all production, communication and training meetings as required by the organization and/or department leadership


• When problems occur it the responsible of each employee to assist in getting the problem corrected quickly and on time, flow to the work above and beyond without having to be asked


• Troubleshoot and investigate barriers to meeting departmental objectives and eliminate, when possible, offer solutions or take an active role in recruiting the resources necessary to remove these barriers


• Investigate, troubleshoot and solve technical issues on the equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation


• Capable of completing equipment CL's and CIL's and any drumbeat activities


• Demonstrate effective communication between shifts and employees including, but not limited to, safety, quality and productivity


• Will be required to remain on the line during breakdowns to observe and learn unless otherwise directed


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  Diversity:

  
  


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  Foster an inclusive and fair work environment including a workplace free from harassment or favoritism. Promote civil interaction between team members from all departments and aggressively address divisive or hostile behaviors

  
  


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  Seek and listen to improvement ideas from team members

  
  


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  Demonstrate strong follow-up on issues brought forward by team members

  
  


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  Strive to keep equipment and processes functioning smoothly to minimize frustration and stress

  
  


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  Facilitate effective communication across department lines

  
  


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  Proactively maintain morale through teamwork and positive interaction with crews

  
  


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  May need to work more than 40 hours a week and/or work 12-hour days up to 7 days per week

  
  


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  Actively support TPM programs.

  
  


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

  
  


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  Ensure all areas are maintained to 5S standards

  
  

Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED


• 2 years of machine operator experience within the manufacturing environment


• 1 year of mechanical experience is a plus


• Must have or be able to obtain forklift license.


• Must be able to safely and efficiently run equipment in the department within the qualification period.


• Must flow to work and assist with quality checks, changeovers, cleanup, and other departmental tasks

Purpose:

Demonstrate leadership behaviors consistent with PepsiCo Values and Code of Conduct

• Promote a positive team environment


• Ensure reliable and safe operation of equipment through troubleshooting and maintenance


• Participate in the department TPM objectives and priorities including AM, PM, FI and OCCI as determined by the department and line teams

Safety:

• Ensure all safety rules, procedure, policies and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) as well as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) policies are followed


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


• Will stay up to date on all required peak performance safety training.

Quality:

• Ensure quality of products and work performed meet PepsiCo's quality expectations


• Maintain high standards and compromised integrity to protect our customers and consumers


• Perform established QC checks utilizing established and future quality tools, including but not limited to fill weight, package integrity checks, case and bottle expiration and lot information checks, and any other checks that may be required to ensure product quality.

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.

Pay for this position is $25.17 /hr