Packaging Operator

Tropicana Brands Group; California (MO); On-site; USD 68,880,000 - 74,390,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Job summary

Tropicana Brands Group is seeking a Packaging Operator to support our Supply Chain team at the City of Industry facility. You will unload materials, operate forklifts, monitor production equipment, and help maintain quality and safety standards.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years in manufacturing (food production preferred), forklift certification, and the ability to work onsite full-time. You will engage in maintenance, cycle counts, and GMP adherence to support smooth production operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a manufacturing facility; food production preferred.
• Must have forklift certification and pass plant assessment at time of hire.
• Must be located in or willing to relocate to City of Industry, CA area for full-time onsite work.
• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Unload tankers, bins, and drums; operate forklift, pallet jack, and floor scrubber.
• Operate and monitor machinery in the production process.
• Verify compliance with quality standards for raw, finished goods, ingredients, storage and transport.
• Perform preventive maintenance, lubrication, center lining, 5S and contamination checks; participate in cycle counts and inventories.
• Maintain GMPs, housekeeping, and safety practices.
• Contribute to plant programs, Pillar Teams, and Kaizen events.

Skills

Forklift certification

Basic math

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Safety awareness

Ability to operate machinery

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

WinSPC

WMS

Zarpac

HMIs

Job description

City of Industry
KeVita & Naked
240 North Orange Avenue
City of Industry, CA 91744, USA

Description

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’re committed 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.

Your Next Pour: The Opportunity

Tropicana Brands Group is looking for a Packaging Operator to support our Supply Chain team. This role will be responsible for activities such as unloading tankers, bins, drums, driving forklift, pallet jack, floor scrubber, cleaning, sanitation, material handling, etc. as well as operating and monitoring machinery used in the production process. Additional responsibilities will include:

• Performs activities such as unloading tankers, bins, drums, driving forklift, pallet jack, floor scrubber, cleaning, sanitation, material handling, etc.
• 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.
• Participate in periodical activities such as assisting with the cycle counts and physical inventories
• Maintains good manufacturing practices, housekeeping standards and safety precautions
• Performs duties and responsibilities within the guidelines of plant’s programs and initiatives (i.e.: SFTPM), Pillar Teams, Yield Productivity teams and Kaizan events

The Perfect Blend: Experience

• Minimum 3 years recent work experience in a manufacturing facility, food production preferred as a machine operator and or warehouse operator
• Basic math & strong problem solving skills
• Must be able to utilize manufacturing software - WinSPC, WMS, Zarpac, HMI’s
• Must be self-motivated and a self-starter, needing little direction
• Ability to listen and understand written and verbal information and ideas
• Ability to strongly communicate written and verbal information and ideas
• Ability to operate equipment and machines in an industrial environment
• Ability to perform work within established guidelines and in a safe manner
• Ability to work well independently and in teams and demonstrate great teamwork
• Must have forklift certification and able to pass plant assessment at time of hire
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• Must be located in City of Industry, CA 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

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.

The hourly pay for this position is $ 24.70.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.