Operator 4 - Palletizing 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.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Safely operate all Palletizing equipment to meet production schedules including but not limited to: Palletizers, Scanners, Label Machines, Stretch wrappers, Conveyors, Forklifts, Man-lifts, etc.


• Safely maintain all Palletizing equipment to meet production schedules


• Ensure quality standards are met


• Perform quality checks to ensure proper packaging, coding, products and other materials are correctly used in the production run


• Perform equipment Center-lining & clean, Inspect and Lubricate (CIL) to ensure that all equipment is running at peak performance and to quality standards


• Perform and track rapid changeover to ensure that the next product is started on time and is correct


• Initiative is proactive, does more than required, volunteers to help others


• Effectively troubleshoot complete system, including equipment and components


• 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


• 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


• 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


• collaborate across functions to drive results through formal and informal channels


• 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 operate complex machinery in the achievement of production goals


• Ability to execute and manage a production plan


• Ability to troubleshoot problems, determine cause and resolve problem with assistance


• Ability to understand and comply with quality assurance standards


• Ability to recognize unsafe conditions and make immediate corrective action


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


• All production goals are met and all products adhere to the standards of TPI 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.

Requirements:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED


• 6 months of machine operator experience


• Experience doing Lockout/Tagout


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


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


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


• 3 years in a manufacturing environment preferred


• Must be able to work independently and with limited supervision


• 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, Zarpac and ADC, WMS, Dashpad.


• 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


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

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.

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 $21.85/hr