Diversified Operator

All External Jobs•Bradenton, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Tropicana Brands Group is seeking an Operator V to support its Diversified team at its manufacturing plant in Bradenton. The role is responsible for safely and efficiently operating all filling equipment in the department within the qualification period. The operator performs quality checks and cleaning tasks, controls scrap losses, troubleshoots equipment, and helps ensure reliable production and product quality. The role also supports department programs and objectives, maintains 5S standards, and promotes safe, inclusive teamwork and effective communication. The position requires daily onsite work and may involve working more than 40 hours per week or 12-hour days to cover other filler operators’ absences. Tropicana Brands Group is a beverage company formed in 2022 as a joint venture between PAI Partners and PepsiCo. Its portfolio includes Tropicana, Naked, KeVita, Izze, Copella, and Punica.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Willingness to work onsite daily at the Tropicana manufacturing plant in Bradenton.
Familiarity with manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution environments, with strong adherence to safety protocols and operational standards.
Permanent, unrestricted U.S. work authorization.
Must be located in Bradenton, Florida, or the surrounding area, or be willing to relocate for the duration of employment.
Ability to twist, reach, bend, lift at least 30 pounds, push 30 pounds, pull 30 pounds, and climb as needed.
May need to lift overhead frequently throughout the shift.
Ability to obtain fall-protection sign-offs and work from heights regularly.

Responsibilities

Safely and efficiently operate all filling equipment in the department within the qualification period.
Complete required quality checks and learn and perform filler-operator cleaning tasks, including hand cleaning, swabbing, and associated documentation.
Actively control scrap losses, including fill weights, carton blanks, caps, and bottle scrap.
Meet TBG’s product and work quality expectations and protect customers and consumers by maintaining high standards and integrity.
Perform established quality-control checks, including fill-weight and package-integrity checks and verification of case and bottle expiration and lot information.
Attend production, communication, and training meetings as required.
Identify and troubleshoot barriers to departmental objectives, offer solutions, and help obtain resources to remove barriers where possible.
Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve equipment technical issues to support safe and reliable operation, working with maintenance to identify issues.
Complete equipment CLs, CILs, and drumbeat activities.
Communicate effectively across shifts, employees, and departments about safety, quality, and productivity.
Actively support TPM and NWT programs and lead departmental TPM objectives and priorities, including AM, FI, and OCCI as determined by department and NWT teams.
Maintain all areas to 5S standards.
Foster an inclusive and fair workplace free from harassment or favoritism, encourage civil interactions, and address divisive or hostile behavior.
Seek and listen to improvement ideas from team members and follow up on issues they raise.
Help keep equipment and processes running smoothly and support team morale through teamwork and positive interaction.
Follow and model safety rules, procedures, policies, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and stay current on required peak performance safety training.
Demonstrate leadership behaviors consistent with Tropicana Brands Group values and Code of Conduct and promote a positive team environment.
Work more than 40 hours per week and/or 12-hour days on occasion to cover other filler operators’ absences.