Packaging System Operator Valve Tech Mechanic

All External Jobs•Bradenton, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Tropicana Brands Group is looking for a System Operator/Valve Tech to support their Carton Filling team. This role will be responsible for repairing and maintaining all valves within the juice delivery system to the packaging fillers and assisting in minor repair and maintenance of all other equipment in the system area, i.e. Monyo pump disconnect and reconnect. Additional responsibilities will include performing and coordinating CIP cleaning and systems area changeovers, and demonstrating proficiency in operating all pasteurization, juice, and pulp systems while maintaining all quality standards. The role also involves demonstrating leadership behaviors, promoting a positive team environment, ensuring reliable and safe operation of equipment, and building organizational capability through training. The position requires adherence to safety rules, procedures, policies, PPE, and GMPs, proactive addressing of safety gaps, and participation in safety audits. Quality assurance includes auditing work and processes, maintaining integrity, performing QC checks, ensuring HACCP checks are completed, and retaining production records. Productivity involves attending meetings, collaborating with other departments, troubleshooting barriers to objectives, solving technical issues, and ensuring effective communication between shifts. Systems capability requires efficient use of software programs (Infor, ZARPAC, SAP, ADC, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and proficiency in training. The role also involves managing raw and consumable material inventory. Diversity and inclusion are fostered through creating a fair work environment, promoting civil interaction, and addressing divisive behaviors. The goal is to keep equipment and processes functioning smoothly, facilitate effective communication, and maintain morale through teamwork.

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 able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
Must be a high school graduate or hold a GED.

Nice To Haves

3 years in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Must have or be able to obtain forklift license.
Must be able to perform transactions in SAP and Infor.

Responsibilities

Repairing and maintaining all valves within the juice delivery system to the packaging fillers.
Assisting in minor repair and maintenance of all other equipment in the system area, i.e. Monyo pump disconnect and reconnect.
Performing and coordinating CIP cleaning and systems area changeovers.
Demonstrating proficiency in operating all pasteurization, juice, and pulp systems while maintaining all quality standards.
Demonstrate leadership behaviors consistent with Tropicana Brands Group Values and Code of Conduct.
Actively support daily, period and annual plan.
Promote a positive team environment.
Ensure reliable and safe operation of equipment through troubleshooting and minor maintenance within the system area.
Build the capability of the organization through training.
Be a role model and participate in department TPM objectives and priorities including AM, PM, FI and OCCI as determined by the department and line teams.
Ensure all safety rules, procedure, policies, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) are followed.
Set the example for others by demonstrating adherence to safety rules, procedures, policies and GMPs.
Proactively address safety gaps to resolution within your control.
Participate in department safety audits and department walk-throughs.
Audit work and established department processes to ensure quality of products and work performed.
Maintain high standards and compromised integrity to protect our customers and consumers.
Perform established Quality Control checks utilizing established and future quality tools, including ensuring all HACCP checks are completed and documentation is maintained, and all production records are completed and retained.
Attend all production, communication and training meetings as required by the organization and/or department leadership.
Coordinate and collaborate with representatives from outside groups such as up and down stream department leaders and operators, safety, quality, planning, maintenance and inventory.
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.
Demonstrate effective communication between shifts including, but not limited to, safety, quality and productivity.
Procure the necessary resources/materials to achieve systems team success.
Ensure management is aware of production issues and intended resolution utilizing the department established notification triggers.
Work efficiently in software programs to complete required tasks including Infor, ZARPAC, SAP, ADC, Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Be proficient in training in both classroom and OJT settings.
Manage raw and consumable material inventory including completion of counts and receipts into SAP/ADC.
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 downward, upward and across department lines.
Proactively maintain morale through teamwork and positive interaction with crews.
Must be able to train new Specialist 3 System Operator/Valve Tech.