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 Operator (IV) to support the Supply Chain team to ensure the company's goals and initiatives are met.
This role will work in a team environment to produce, warehouse, and ship quality finished cases and work in process (WIP) components, work the Palletizers, load rails & trucks with finished goods product. These operators are also responsible for fueling, material handling, and handling chemical totes. Tropicana is looking for a critical thinker with exceptional communication, influencing and relationship management skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Responsibilities:
Logistics Operators work the Palletizers, load rails & trucks with finished goods product. These operators are also responsible for fueling, material handling, and handling chemical totes
Operators perform multi-functions, multi-tasks of various levels and breadth of technology
Ensure finished products and component materials meet quality specifications
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
Perform quality checks to ensure proper packaging, coding, products, and other materials are correctly used in the production run
Responsible for full Rail Car preparation (pre-load). This includes but not limited to: Opening car doors, cleaning out car, setting up car for loading
Responsible for Rail Car Dunnage preparation, separation (serviceable from non-serviceable), organization, disposal, inventory checks, and staging
Responsible for track and dock sanitation. This includes but is not limited to cleaning & sorting equipment, lumber, and rail bed
Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED
Valid forklift license
Minimum of 5 years forklift experience within a warehouse or manufacturing environment
Experience with gravity fed racking systems / palletizing
Experience with a warehouse computerized system
CDL license a plus
Must be able to work in varying temperatures and weather conditions
Must be able to work at least 12 hours a day and up to 7days a week when necessary
Must be able to work productively without direct supervision and be willing to flow-to-work to assist the team as needed
Must comply with all department rules. (Safety, GMPs, Sanitation and Housekeeping)
Must be able to work with computer software such as Outlook, Word, Excel, Zarpac and ADC, WMS, Dashpad
Must be able to twist, reach, bend, lift a minimum of 5O pounds, push 5O pounds, pull 5O pounds, and climb as needed
Purpose:
Maintain facility premises according to Tropicana guidelines for cleanliness and to support production efforts as needed
Maintain facility in a sanitary condition to meet GMP, OSHA, USDA, FDA, and AIB standards
Demonstrate behaviors consistent with Tropicana Brands Group Values and Code of Conduct
Promote a positive team environment
Build the capability of the organization through training
Safety:
Ensure all safety rules, procedures, policies, and GMP are followed
Set the example for other by demonstrating adherence to safety rules, procedures, policies, and GMP
Proactively and aggressively address safety gaps
Participate in department safety audits and department walk-throughs
Pay for this position is $20.34 /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.