Palletizing Maintenance Mechanic

About Tropicana Brands Group

Tropicana Brands Group is a $3B startup aiming to revolutionize the beverage category. Formed in 2022 as a joint venture between PAI Partners and PepsiCo, our portfolio includes iconic brands like Tropicana, Naked, KeVita, Izze, Copella, and Punica. With over 76 years of global leadership in the orange juice category, we’re committed to preserving this legacy while driving innovation in other areas. From reimagining orange juice to creating functional smoothies and driving afternoon refreshments, we are striving to become the undisputed global leader in fresh and chilled beverages.

Responsibilities:

Tropicana Brands Group is looking for a Maintenance Mechanic to support our Palletizing team. This role will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting all manufacturing equipment that supports the Palletizing Department to ensure the department meets all company policies, environmental regulations, and customer requirements. Mechanics will effectively troubleshoot all equipment to determine the needs of repairs for non-conforming parts and/or systems.

Additional responsibilities will include:

• Safely maintain all department equipment to meet production and/or maintenance schedules
• Ensure safety and quality standards are met
• Meet or exceed all safety standards including but not limited to; LOTO, HWP, Confined Space
• Must adhere to PPE requirements set forth by the department
• Ensure all safety rules, procedures, policies and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) are followed
• Participate in department safety audits, meetings, and department walk-throughs
• Ensure reliable and safe operation of equipment through troubleshooting and maintenance
• Comply with company policy on safety standards, proper uses of equipment, tools, processes and procedures
• Meets or exceeds quality standards on all work that is performed and recognizes quality as a key element of customer satisfaction and meeting business goals.
• Demonstrate behavior consistent with Tropicana Brands Group Values and Code of Conduct
• Promote a positive team environment
• Build the capability of the organization through training
• Initiative is proactive and volunteers to help others
• Perform equipment inspections, preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, and emergency maintenance to ensure all department equipment is running at peak performance and to quality standards
• Meet acceptable time standards and efficiencies as established by industry standards and communicated by Lead/Planner.
• Identify problems with equipment / systems, determine the root cause and take corrective action.
• Must be able to identify and order parts on emergency work and during off-shift hours without a Lead/Planner on site.
• Perform total production manufacturing (TPM) to include: AM, PM, FI, OCCI, EM and HSE pillar teams as required
• Must be able to use predictive maintenance tools to implement and exercise needed improvements
• Must be willing to effectively participate in Why-Why & 7-step process meetings to eliminate losses or waste, to include safety issues
• Effectively troubleshoot complete system, including equipment and components. Determine needs and repairs non-conforming parts and / or systems.
• Will be required to learn and use multi-computer skills which are paramount to the team’s success
• Must be willing to help the Lead/Planner deliver and document maintenance work correctly & on time
• Establish communication with Lead/Planner, Operations Lead, and/ or supervisor to minimize downtime and maintain constant production levels.
• Must effectively coordinate with other resources inside and outside of the department to assist in maintenance work; especially during off-shift and weekend hours.
• Must be able to develop detailed training, SOPs, and certifications, revise training manuals and determine training requirements
• Other duties may be assigned as deemed necessary by supervisory, management and union representatives
• Will be required to learn and use multi-computer skills which are paramount to the team’s success  
• Pass a written and hands-on assessment
• Must possess all required hand tools, meters, and test gauges; and be fluent in operation of all required power tools including welding without supervision
• Must be able to use LOTO, HWP, Confined Space procedures and recognize unsafe conditions and make immediate corrective action
• Use of respirator as required
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions and work indoors in hot and cold environments
• Ability to troubleshoot problems, determine cause and resolve problems and work independently without assistance/supervision
• Must be able to work with computer software including but not limited to INFOR, Outlook, Word, Excel, Zarpac, OITs, HMIs, etc.
• Must be proficient and able to train others in classroom and hands on type training
• Must be able to demonstrate teamwork, share information freely, cooperate with others, listen and encourage others and ask for input from others and acknowledge other’s skills, experience and contributions
• Must be willing to work other shifts to provide technical support and training for the team and department

Requirements:  

• Must be a high school graduate or hold a GED  
• Must be located in Bradenton, FL, surrounding area, or willing to relocate for the duration of employment.
• Willingness to be onsite at the manufacturing facility on a full-time basis
• 3 years in a manufacturing environment preferred  
• Must be able to twist, reach, bend, lift a minimum of 50 pounds, push 50 pounds, pull 50 pounds and climb as needed  
• Legally authorized to work in the country to which you are applying without requiring sponsorship or additional work permits now or in the future 
• Job will require overtime, which could include more than 40 hours per week, 7 days a week and up to 12-hour days  
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing; and the ability to read and interpret technical manuals

Benefits

TBG is pleased to offer you a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, company provided life, STD and LTD insurance, 401(K), and Pension Plan. In addition, you may also elect to participate in voluntary life, accident, hospital, and critical illness coverages.