Mechanic - Packaging

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 Pepsi Co, 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.

Tropicana Brands Group is looking for a Packaging Mechanic to support our UFO Maintenance team. This role will be responsible for performing quality checks to ensure proper packaging, coding, products and other materials are correctly used in the production run, and performing equipment Center‑lining & clean, Inspect and Lubricate (CIL) to ensure that all equipment is running at peak performance and to quality standards.

• Safely operate and maintain all packaging equipment to meet production schedules
• Ensure quality standards are met
• Perform quality checks to ensure proper packaging, coding, products and other materials are correctly used in the production run
• Perform equipment Center‑lining & clean, Inspect and Lubricate (CIL) to ensure that all equipment is running at peak performance and to quality standards
• Perform and track rapid changeover to ensure that the next product is started on time and is correct
• Initiate proactive actions, do more than required, and volunteer to help others
• Effectively troubleshoot complete system, including equipment and components
• Track and maintain material counts and troubleshoot variances
• Use predictive maintenance tools to implement and exercise needed improvements
• Assist in correcting equipment problems quickly and on time (flow to the work) – above and beyond without being asked
• Work off your regular shift to provide technical support and training for the team
• Job will require overtime, which could include more than 40 hours per week, 7 days a week and up to 12‑hour days
• Learn and use multi‑computer skills which are paramount to the team’s success
• Develop detailed training, SOPs, and certifications, revise training manuals and determine training requirements
• Help the area Planner Scheduler deliver and document maintenance work correctly & on time
• Other duties may be assigned as deemed necessary by supervisory, management and union representatives
• Must be a high school graduate or hold a GED
• Ability to operate complex machinery in the achievement of production goals
• Execute and manage a production plan
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of a team environment
• Execute troubleshooting, determine cause and resolve problems with limited assistance
• Comply with quality assurance standards
• Recognize unsafe conditions and make immediate corrective action
• Work independently and with limited supervision
• Communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
• Work effectively in a team environment
• Use computer software such as SAP, Outlook, Word, Excel, Zarpac and ADC
• Proficient and able to train others in classroom and hands‑on training (certify)
• Multi‑skilled for a variety of tasks and able to handle daily decision‑making that affects the team
• Demonstrate teamwork, share information freely, cooperate with others, listen and encourage others, and acknowledge others' skills, experience and contributions
• Continuously improve the team’s ability to meet customers’ requirements at the lowest cost
• Perform all duties in a safe and acceptable manner as evaluated by the immediate supervisor and with management concurrence
• Meet all production goals, and ensure all products adhere to the standards of TPI and regulatory agencies or are disposed of per standard operating procedures
• Perform all work activities without accident or injury and in accordance with all codes, standards and practices
• Take appropriate action to ensure you are well informed of goals, operating methods, purpose, safety issues, personnel issues, etc. at all…