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 Diversified Packaging OP II Caser to support the Diversified team to ensure the company's goals and initiatives are met.

Additional Responsibilities:

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 package integrity checks, case and bottle expiration and lot information checks, and any other checks that may be required to ensure product quality.  

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

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 including equipment lubrication. 

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

Actively support TPM and NWT programs.   

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

Ensure all areas are maintained to 5S standards. 

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 

Seek and listen to improvement ideas from team members. 

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

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

Facilitate effective communication across department lines. 

Proactively maintain morale through teamwork and positive interaction with crews. 

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED


• 6 months of Machine Operator experience


• Must be computer literate


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


• Must be able to complete all quality checks and learn all required cleaning tasks of a caser operator including proper documentation that accompanies these activities


• Must actively work to control scrap losses including juice, cartons, and corrugate


• Must be able to twist, reach, bend, lift a minimum of 30 pounds, push 30 pounds, pull 30 pounds and climb as needed.  May be required to lift overhead frequently throughout the shift


• Must be able to obtain fall protection sign offs and work from heights on a regular basis


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


• Will on occasion need to work more than 40 hours a week and/or work 12-hour days to cover other caser operators paid and unpaid absences. 

Purpose: 

Demonstrate behaviors consistent with PepsiCo Values and Code of Conduct 

Promote a positive team environment 

Ensure reliable and safe operation of equipment through troubleshooting and working with maintenance to identify issues. 

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

 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.  

  TBG offers a 401(k) plan administered through Fidelity which allows you to contribute pre- or post-tax dollars and invest as you choose to save for retirement. TBG makes employer matching contributions to your 401(k) account and will contribute 100% of the first 3% and an additional 50% of the next 2% for a total of a 4% company contribution.

Pay for this position is $$19.88/hr