Lab Technician - Quality

Tropicana Brands Group; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Voluntary life

Critical illness coverages

Job summary

Tropicana Brands Group is seeking a Lab Quality Technician in Bradenton, Florida, to join our on-site team. The role collects samples, runs lab tests, analyzes data, and helps ensure product quality meets USDA standards and internal specs.

You will operate lab equipment, maintain documentation, and coordinate with operations to resolve quality issues in a fast-paced beverage production environment. A high school diploma is required, with relocation as needed.

Qualifications

• Collects samples according to lab sampling plan or special customer request.
• Operates lab equipment according to detailed procedures and processes.
• Performs sampling and testing of product according to USDA requirements (once certified by USDA).
• Monitors lab suppliesrestockslab as needed.

Responsibilities

• Enters new samples and results into computer and prepares reports.
• Completes all necessary lab documentation.
• Analyzes data and makes decisions on product quality – works with operations to resolve issues if product is outside of specification.
• Performs calibration and verification for all lab equipment.
• Monitors equipment performance and developsa proficiencyin instrument troubleshooting

Skills

Analytical skills

Mathematical aptitude

Computer literacy

Communication

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

• On-site
• Supply Chain
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: LABTE004535

Description

Lab Quality Technician

Fresh-Squeezed Legacy, Bold New Chapter

Tropicana Brands Group is a $3B startup aiming to revolutionize the beverage category. Formed in 2022 as a joint venture between PAI Partners and PepsiCo, our portfolio includes iconic brands like Tropicana, Naked,KeVita,Izze,Copella, and Punica. With over 76 years of global leadership in the orange juice category,we’recommitted to preserving this legacy while driving innovation in other areas. From reimagining orange juice to creating functional smoothies and driving afternoon refreshments, we are striving to become the undisputed global leader in fresh and chilled beverages.

The Supply Chain function is essential to Tropicana Brand Group’s success by enhancing operational efficiency, reducing costs, and ensuring thetimelydelivery of high-quality products. By improving warehouse operations,optimizingtransportation routes, and refining inventory management practices, the team plays a critical role in streamlining processes. Collaborating with other departments to align strategies, the Supply Chain team ensures that Tropicana meets customer demands whilemaintaininga high standard of performance and cost-effectiveness. Through their efforts, they contribute to both short-term achievements and long-term growth.

Your Next Pour: The Opportunity

We are looking to adda LabQualityTech to our team. This role willbe responsible forcollecting samples, operating lab equipment, performing testing, and analyzing data. Tropicana is looking for a critical thinker with exceptional communication, influencing and relationship management skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment.Additionalresponsibilities include:

• Enters new samples and results into computer and prepares reports
• Completes all necessary lab documentation
• Analyzes data and makes decisions on product quality – works with operations to resolve issues if product is outside of specification
• Performs calibration and verification for all lab equipment
• Monitors equipment performance and developsa proficiencyin instrument troubleshooting

The Perfect Blend: Experience

• Collects samples according to lab sampling plan or special customer request
• Operates lab equipment according to detailed procedures and processes
• Performs sampling and testing of product according to USDA requirements (once certified by USDA)
• Monitors lab suppliesrestockslab as needed
• Works effectively in a team environment
• Self-directed in managing lab responsibilities
• Assiststeam inmaintaininga clean and orderly lab workspace
• Understands andcomplies withcompany Quality/Food Safety and safety requirements
• Recognizes opportunities for continuous improvement and discusses them with the lab supervisor
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor
• High school diploma/GED
• Mustbe located inBradenton,Floridaor surrounding area or willing torelocatefor the duration of employment.
• Willingness to be onsite daily
• Mathematical aptitude and analytical skills
• Computer literacy with Windows, Microsoft officeapplicationand other lab software
• Must have the ability to read,writeand speak in one-on-one and group settings to communicate complex topics, information and specifications related to food manufacturing, foodqualityand food regulations

Perks That Pack a Punch

TBG is pleased to offer you a comprehensive benefits package which includes a 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, companyprovidedlife,STDand LTD insurance. In addition, you may alsoelecttoparticipatein voluntary life, accident, hospital, and critical illness coverages

Equal Opportunity Employer
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