Blender
Tropicana Brands Group

About Tropicana Brands Group

The launch of Tropicana Brands Group represents an exciting fusion of some of the world's most beloved and up-and-coming brands in the juice category, including Tropicana, Naked, KeVita, Izze, Dole, Copella and Punica. Established in 2022 as a joint venture between PAI Partners and PepsiCo, our new company blends the best of two worlds: one steeped in industry-leading expertise and the heritage of prestige juice brands, and another rooted in a true entrepreneurial, agile mindset.

With a global footprint of more than 2,000 associates that spans North America and Europe, we are proud of our industry-leading capabilities in areas that include innovation, R&D, manufacturing, distribution, sales, marketing and nutrition expertise.

The company's focused on the vision to quench the world's thirst for more delight and nourishment, while continuing to build upon the many important diversity, sustainability, local community and philanthropic activities that our people and brands have historically supported.

Key Responsibilities:

Tropicana Brands Group is looking for a highly qualified Blender to support the Supply Chain team to ensure the company's goals and initiatives are met.

This role will be responsible for activities such as blending beverages, documenting ingredients, handling raw materials, creating material usage reports, completing CIP for all blend tanks, sanitizing all tanks, operates weigh scales and unloads tankers; as well as operating/monitoring machinery used in the production process. Tropicana is looking for a critical thinker with exceptional communication, influencing and relationship management skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Performs activities such as blending beverages, documenting ingredients, handling raw materials, creating material usage reports, completing CIP for all blend tanks, sanitizing all tanks, operates weigh scales and unloads tankers
• Operates and monitors machinery used in the production process
• Verifies conformance to quality standards at all levels (raw, finished, ingredients, storage and transportation conditions)
• Performs autonomous maintenance activities such as preventative maintenance, lubrication, center lining, 5s and defect identification, sources of contamination, etc.
• Maintains good manufacturing practices, housekeeping standards and safety precautions
• Participate in periodical activities such as assisting with the cycle counts and physical inventories
• Performs duties and responsibilities within the guidelines of plant's programs and initiatives (i.e.: SFTPM)
• All other duties as assigned by management

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 1 year blending experience
• Experience in mixing and fillers
• Minimum one year experience as a production labeler or filler operator, or equivalent technical experience
• Minimum 1 year recent work experience in a manufacturing facility, food production preferred
• Batching experience is a plus
• Knowledge of basic math & problem solving
• Must have basic computing skills to operate and interface with manufacturing software
• Ability to listen, understand, communicate written and verbal information and ideas
• Ability to operate equipment and machines in an industrial environment
• Ability to perform work within established guidelines (i.e.: and in a safe manner
• Ability to work independently and in teams
• Ability to work any shift and overtime
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• Basic knowledge of liquid transport systems such as valve matrix, pumps and pressurized vessels
• Forklift experienced or able to get certified

Benefits Overview:

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

TBG offers a 401(k) plan administered through Fidelity which allows you to contribute pre- or post-tax dollars and invest as you choose to save for retirement. TBG makes employer matching contributions to your 401(k) account and will contribute 100% of the first 3% and an additional 50% of the next 2% for a total of a 4% company contribution.

Pay for this position is $24.22/hr