Packaging Mechanic

Tropicana Brands Group•Bradenton, FL

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Tropicana Brands Group is looking for a Trades 37 to support our UFO Maintenance team. This role will be responsible for performing quality checks to ensure proper packaging, coding, products and other materials are correctly used in the production run, and performing equipment Center-lining & clean, Inspect and Lubricate (CIL) to ensure that all equipment is running at peak performance and to quality standards.

Requirements

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
Must be able to perform physical tasks for the duration of the shift, including standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting/moving items weighing 50 pounds or more.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future
Must be a high school graduate or hold a GED
Ability to operate complex machinery in the achievement of production goals
Ability to execute and manage a production plan
Contribute to the creation and maintenance of a team environment
Ability to troubleshoot problems, determine cause and resolve problems with limited assistance
Ability to understand and comply with quality assurance standards
Ability to recognize unsafe conditions and make immediate corrective action
Must be able to work independently and with limited supervision
Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
Must be able to work effectively in a team environment
Must be able to work with computer software such as SAP, Outlook, Word, Excel, Zarpac and ADC
Must be proficient and able to train others in classroom and hands on type training (Certify)
Must be multi-skilled for a variety of tasks and be able to handle daily decision making that effects the team
Must be able to demonstrate teamwork, share information freely, cooperate with others, listen and encourage others and ask for input from others and acknowledge others skills, experience and contributions
Must be willing to continuously improve the team’s ability to meet customers’ requirements at the lowest cost
All duties performed in a safe and acceptable manner as evaluated by the immediate supervisor and with management concurrence.
All production goals are met, and all products adhere to the standards of TPI and regulatory agencies or are disposed of per standard operating procedures.
All work activities are performed without accident or injury and in accordance with all codes, standards and practices.
The position is expected to take appropriate action to ensure he/she is well informed of goals, operating methods, purpose, safety issues, personnel issues, etc. at all times.

Nice To Haves

Initiative is proactive, does more than required, volunteers to help others
Must be willing to work off of your regular shift to provide technical support and training for the team
Job will require overtime, which could include more than 40 hours per week, 7 days a week and up to 12-hour days
Will be required to learn and use multi-computer skills which are paramount to the team’s success
Must have at least 3 years of mechanical type experience and documentation to support it and be willing to be skill tested, assessed and certified
Resume must be submitted to be considered
Must have good mechanical skills & knowledge of mechanical tools
Ability to read and interpret technical manuals

Responsibilities

Safely operate and maintain all packaging equipment to meet production schedules
Ensure quality standards are met
Perform quality checks to ensure proper packaging, coding, products and other materials are correctly used in the production run
Perform equipment Center-lining & clean, Inspect and Lubricate (CIL) to ensure that all equipment is running at peak performance and to quality standards
Perform and track rapid changeover to ensure that the next product is started on time and is correct
Effectively troubleshoot complete system, including equipment and components
Perform total production manufacturing (TPM) to include: AM, PM, FI, OCCI, EM and HSE pillar teams as required
Track and maintain material counts and troubleshoot variances
Use predictive maintenance tools to implement and exercise needed improvements
Assist in getting equipment problems corrected quickly and on time (flow to the work) – above and beyond without having to be asked
Work off of your regular shift to provide technical support and training for the team
Develop detailed training, SOPs, and certifications, revise training manuals and determine training requirements
Help the area Planner Scheduler deliver and document maintenance work correctly & on time
Other duties may be assigned as deemed necessary by supervisory, management and union representatives
Demonstrate behaviors consistent with Tropicana Brands Group 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
Adhere to PPE requirements set forth by the department
Ensure all safety rules, procedures, policies and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) are followed
Stay up to date on all required training.