What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packaging Operator position at TBG?
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 Packaging Operator to support the Supply Chain team to ensure the company’s goals and initiatives are met.
This role will be responsible for activities such as unloading tankers, bins, drums, driving forklift, pallet jack, floor scrubber, cleaning, sanitation, material handling, etc.as well as operating and monitors machinery used in the production process. Tropicana is looking for a critical thinker with exceptional communication, influencing and relationship management skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
- Minimum 3 years recent work experience in a manufacturing facility, food production preferred as a machine operator and or warehouse operator
- Basic math & strong problem solving skills
- Must be able to utilize manufacturing software - WinSPC, WMS, Zarpac, HMI’s
- Must be self-motivated and a self-starter, needing little direction
- Ability to listen and understand written and verbal information and ideas
- Ability to strongly communicate written and verbal information and ideas
- Ability to operate equipment and machines in an industrial environment
- Ability to perform work within established guidelines and in a safe manner
- Ability to work well independently and in teams and demonstrate great teamwork
- Ability to work any shift and overtime
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
- Must have forklift certification and able to pass plant assessment at time of hire
Job Functions:
- Performs activities such as unloading tankers, bins, drums, driving forklift, pallet jack, floor scrubber, cleaning, sanitation, material handling, etc.
- Operates and monitors machinery used in the production process
- Verifies conformance to quality standards at all levels (raw, finished, ingredients, storage and transportation conditions)
- Performs autonomous maintenance activities such as preventative maintenance, lubrication, center lining, 5s and defect identification, sources of contamination, etc.
- Participate in periodical activities such assisting with the cycle counts and physical inventories
- Maintains good manufacturing practices, housekeeping standards and safety precautions
- Performs duties and responsibilities within the guidelines of plant’s programs and initiatives (i.e.: SFTPM) , Pillar Teams, Yield Productivity teams and Kaizan events
- All other duties as assigned by management
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 $22.91/hr
Salary : $23
