Utility Operator at Tropicana Brands Group in City of Industry, California

Job Description:

About Tropicana Brands Group

The launch of Tropicana Brands Group represents an exciting fusion of some of the world's most beloved and up-and-coming brands in the juice category, including Tropicana, Naked, KeVita, Izze, Dole, Copella and Punica. Established in 2022 as a joint venture between PAI Partners and PepsiCo, our new company blends the best of two worlds: one steeped in industry-leading expertise and the heritage of prestige juice brands, and another rooted in a true entrepreneurial, agile mindset.

With a global footprint of more than 2,000 associates that spans North America and Europe, we are proud of our industry-leading capabilities in areas that include innovation, R&D, manufacturing, distribution, sales, marketing and nutrition expertise.

The company's focused on the vision to quench the world's thirst for more delight and nourishment, while continuing to build upon the many important diversity, sustainability, local community and philanthropic activities that our people and brands have historically supported.

Key Responsibilities:

Tropicana Brands Group is looking for a highly qualified Utility Operator to support the Supply Chain team to ensure the company's goals and initiatives are met.

This role will be responsible for troubleshooting and repairing utilities systems and related control equipment; and providing support to maintenance department in completing maintenance activities. Tropicana is looking for a critical thinker with exceptional communication, influencing and relationship management skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and repair utilities systems and related control equipment


• Provide support to maintenance department in completing maintenance activities


• Complete inspections for the Process Safety Management and Preventative Maintenance programs


• Lead the emergency response team activities per incident command procedures


• Establish utilities systems maintenance routines, procedures, frequencies and schedules with assistance from supervisor or engineer


• Take an active role in the plant and departmental safety, environmental and PSM programs


• Contact outside vendors for required maintenance or parts fabrication; provide specifications as required


• All other duties as assigned by management

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED


• 2-5 years experience in operation and maintenance of utilities systems such as; boilers, air compressors, ammonia refrigeration, wastewater treatment, and water filtration.


• Ability to:

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    • Perform preventative maintenance tasks
    
    
    • Repair and operate utilities systems
    
    
    • Troubleshoot utilities systems
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  

• Must be able to pass pulmonary test (PFT) and physical agility test


• Have a good working knowledge of the Process Safety Management program


• Knowledge of and experience with computerized maintenance management systems


• Knowledge of MS/DOS, Windows, MS Word, Excel and other computer applications


• Technician is required to carry a pager and be on call 24 hours in the event of a plant malfunction, plant emergency or when no coverage is at plant.

PREFERRED:

• Experience with CARO (Certified Assistant Refrigeration Operator)


• Boiler system and steam system certified


• Ammonia system operator certification


• HAZWOPER technician training completion


• 5+ years experience with utilities operations and maintenance in:
  
  
  
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    • Boilers
    
    
    • Air compressors
    
    
    • Ammonia refrigeration
    
    
    • Wastewater treatment
    
    
    • Water filtration
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  

Pay for this position is $30/hr

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.

TBG offers a 401(k) plan administered through Fidelity which allows you to contribute pre- or post-tax dollars and invest as you choose to save for retirement. TBG makes employer matching contributions to your 401(k) account and will contribute 100% of the first 3% and an additional 50% of the next 2% for a total of a 4% company contribution.