Distribution Center Pick Operator

Your Next Pour: The Opportunity

Tropicana Brands Group is looking for an OPIV Pick Operator to support our Distribution Center team.

Responsibilities

• Haul product to the pick area and pick customer orders
• Participate in total production manufacturing (TPM) to include: AM, PM, FI, OCCI, EM and HSE pillar teams as required
• Maintain all areas to 5 S standards
• Participate in continuous improvement process to include but not limited to, Why-Why & 7-step process meetings to eliminate losses or waste, to include safety issues
• When equipment problems occur, assist in getting the problem corrected quickly and on time (flow to the work) above and beyond without having to be asked
• Work 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
• Perform other duties as may be deemed necessary by supervisory, management and union representatives
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of a team environment
• Troubleshoot problems, determine cause and resolve problem with assistance
• Understand and 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
• Work with computer software such as Outlook, Word, Excel, Dashpad
• Twist, reach, bend, lift a minimum of 50 pounds, push 50 pounds, pull 50 pounds and climb as needed
• Be multi-skilled for a variety of tasks and handle daily decision making that effects the team
• Demonstrate teamwork, share information freely, cooperate with others, listen and encourage others and ask for input from others and acknowledge others skills, experience and contributions
• Continuously improve the team's ability to meet customer's requirements at the lowest cost

Performance Standards

• All duties performed in a safe and acceptable manner as evaluated by the immediate supervisor and with management concurrence
• All sanitation goals are met and adhere to standards and regulatory agencies or are disposed of per standard operating procedures
• All work activities are performed without accident or injury and in accordance with all codes, standards and practices
• Take appropriate action to ensure he/she is well informed of goals, operating methods, purpose, safety issues, personnel issues, etc. at all times
• Represent the best principles and professionalism of Tropicana
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with PepsiCo Values and Code of Conduct
• Promote a positive team environment
• Ensure reliable and safe operation of equipment through troubleshooting and working with maintenance to identify issues

Safety

• Forklift safety will be the highest priority for the position. Unsafe behaviors on a forklift will not be tolerated
• Adhere to PPE requirements set forth by the department
• Ensure all safety rules, procedure, policies and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) are followed
• Stay up to date on all required peak performance safety training

Requirements

• High school graduate or hold a GED
• Ability to operate complex machinery in the achievement of Sanitation goals
• Ability to execute and manage a clean-up plan
• Must be located in Bradenton, FL, 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
• Must have/obtain a valid Forklift driver license

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company provided life, STD and LTD insurance
• 401(K) plan
• Pension Plan
• Optional voluntary life, accident, hospital, and critical illness coverages