Warehouse Utility Worker

Tropicana Brands Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 49,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

STD/LTD

Voluntary life

Accident coverage

Hospital coverage

Critical illness

Job summary

Tropicana Brands Group is seeking a Warehouse Utility Worker to support the Metro NY Warehouse team. You will hand-build pallets for bulk and route trucks, and use a forklift or electronic pallet jack to position loads and verify order accuracy.

Responsibilities include unloading inbound trucks, wrapping and staging pallets, and submitting documentation prior to loading. This role requires 2–3 years of warehouse experience and a commitment to safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of warehouse experience.
• Experience operating forklift and powered pallet jack.
• Experience with racking systems and pallet loading/unloading.
• Ability to work in a team and meet KPIs.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Onsite full-time in Whitestone, NY area.

Responsibilities

• Build pallets for outbound orders and load shipments according to load sheets.
• Operate forklift or pallet jack to move products to picking area and load pallets.
• Ensure accuracy of picked/loading orders and document shipments before loading trucks.
• Wrap and stage completed pallets for truck loading and organize loads.
• Submit order documentation for verification before loading trucks.

Skills

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Team collaboration

Attention to KPIs

Physical stamina

Heavy lifting

Tools

Forklift

Powered pallet jack

Job 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 Warehouse Utility Worker to support our Metro NY Warehouse team. This role will be responsible for hand‑building pallets of product for bulk and route trucks. Each type of picking requires strict attention to order accuracy concerning building outgoing orders and unloading incoming trucks. Works from an electronic order system or order sheets to build loads using a forklift and/or electronic pallet jack. The position is responsible for accuracy in picking/loading and complying with shipper/receiver documentation. Additional responsibilities include:

• Maintaining the stability of the pallet stacking
• Operate a powered pallet jack or forklift to move products to the picking area and build pallets or loads according to load sheets or voice‑pick audio equipment (if applicable).
• Mark load tickets for out‑of‑stock items.
• Wrap and stage completed pallets for truck loading.
• Submit order documentation for verification before loading trucks.

The Perfect Blend: Experience

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in warehouse work.
• Previous warehouse experience (e.g., order selecting, product staging, powered pallet jack/forklift operation, etc.).
• Proven experience operating a forklift, including tasks such as driving forward, reversing, lifting, and lowering the boom, and maneuvering in tight spaces without damaging products.
• Experience working with racking systems and loading/unloading pallets, including placing pallets on or off vertical product racking systems and trucks, and maximizing vertical storage.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment (e.g., cooperating with coworkers, problem‑solving, etc.).
• Strong productivity and accuracy skills, with a focus on key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance is essential.

Foundational Ingredients: Requirements

• Must be located in Whitestone, NY 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.
• This position will be required to work a minimum of the following shift: Mon ‑ Friday 3:00 PM ‑ 11:30 PM.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Benefits

TBG is pleased to offer 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 $23.83.