Material Logistics 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 Material Logistics to support the Supply Chain team to ensure the company's goals and initiatives are met.

Tropicana is looking for a critical thinker with exceptional communication, influencing and relationship management skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Receive work through the WMS emulator that outlines work priorities, transports empty trailers to designated docks within the facility and is responsible for transporting loaded trucks to designated lots in the facility and updating the status, and location of the trailers using the emulator.   


• Participate in total production manufacturing (TPM) to include: AM, PM, FI, OCCI, EM and HSE pillar teams as required  


• Maintain all areas to 5 S standards  


• When equipment problems occur, it is the responsibility 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 


• Will be required to learn and use multi computer skills which are paramount to the team's success  


• Other duties may be assigned as deemed necessary by supervisory, management and union representatives  


• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of a team environment  


• Ability to troubleshoot problems, determine cause and resolve problem with assistance.  Ability to understand and comply with quality assurance standard


• Ability to recognize unsafe conditions and make immediate corrective action  


• 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


• All duties performed in a safe and acceptable manner as evaluated by the immediate supervisor and with management concurrence. 


• All sanitation goals are met and adhere to standards and regulatory agencies or are disposed of per standard operating procedures.  


• All work activities are performed without accident or injury and in accordance with all codes, standards and practices.  


• The position is expected to take appropriate action to ensure he/she is well informed of goals, operating methods, purpose, safety issues, personnel issues, etc. at all times.  
  Employee represents the best principles and professionalism of Tropicana 

Safety: 

• Must adhere to PPE requirements set forth by the department 


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


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

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED


• 6 months TRACTOR/TRAILER experience


• CDL experience preferred.  


• Must be able to set temperatures on reefers 


• Participate in continuous improvement process to include but not limited to, Why-Why & 7-step process meetings to eliminate losses or waste, to include safety issues  


• Job will require overtime, which could include more than 40 hours per week, 7 days a week and up to 12 hour days  


• Ability to operate complex machinery in the achievement of Sanitation goals.   


• Ability to execute and manage a clean-up plan  


• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing  


• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment  


• Must be able to work with computer software such as Outlook, Word, Excel, Dashpad.  


• Must be able to twist, reach, bend, lift a minimum of 35-50 pounds, push 35-50 pounds, pull 35-50 pounds and climb as needed   


• Must be multi-skilled for a variety of tasks and be able to handle daily decision making that effects the team  


• Must be able to demonstrate teamwork, share information freely, cooperate with others, listen and encourage others and ask for input from others and acknowledge others skills, experience and contributions  


• Must be willing to continuously improve the team's ability to meet customer's requirements at the lowest cost Performance Standards  


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

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 $20.34/hr