Diversified Operator

Tropicana Brands Group•Bradenton, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Tropicana Brands Group is hiring an Operator V to support its Diversified team at its manufacturing plant in Bradenton, Florida. The role is responsible for safely and efficiently operating all filling equipment in the department within the qualification period, performing quality checks and cleaning tasks, and helping ensure reliable equipment operation and product quality. The operator works with maintenance and department teams to troubleshoot issues, reduce scrap, support TPM and NWT programs, and maintain 5S standards. The position also emphasizes safety, GMP compliance, effective communication across shifts and departments, teamwork, and fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace. The operator may occasionally work more than 40 hours per week or 12-hour days to cover other filler operators’ absences.

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 an emphasis on 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 during the shift.
Ability to obtain fall-protection sign-offs and regularly work at heights.

Responsibilities

Safely and efficiently operate all filling equipment in the department within the qualification period.
Complete quality checks and learn required filler-operator cleaning tasks, including hand cleaning, swabbing, and related documentation.
Control scrap losses, including fill weights, carton blanks, caps, and bottle scrap.
Meet TBG quality expectations and protect product integrity for customers and consumers.
Perform established quality 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 investigate barriers to departmental objectives, suggest solutions, and help obtain resources to remove barriers.
Troubleshoot and resolve equipment technical issues to support safe, reliable operation, working with maintenance to identify issues.
Complete equipment CLs, CILs, and drumbeat activities.
Communicate effectively across shifts, with employees, and across department lines, including on 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, fair workplace free from harassment and favoritism; promote civil interactions and address hostile or divisive behavior.
Seek and listen to improvement ideas from team members and follow up on issues they raise.
Help keep equipment and processes functioning smoothly and support team morale through teamwork and positive interaction.
Follow safety rules, procedures, policies, and GMPs; set a positive example and stay current on required safety training.
Occasionally work more than 40 hours per week and/or 12-hour days to cover other filler operators’ absences.