Garage Mechanic

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 Garage Mechanic to support the Supply Chain team to ensure the company’s goals and initiatives are met.

This role will be responsible for maintaining repairs and troubleshoots wheeled and power equipment systems to ensure reliability, and meet all local, environmental, and DOT regulations and customer requirements. Tropicana is looking for a critical thinker with exceptional communication, influencing and relationship management skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Responsibilities:

Maintains repairs and troubleshoots wheeled and power equipment systems to ensure reliability, and meet all local, environmental, and DOT regulations and customer requirements.  Troubleshoot; determine needs and repairs of non-conforming parts and / or systems.  Document and maintains paperwork for maintenance according to regulations and company requirements.  Mechanic will comply with company policy on safety standards, proper uses of equipment, tools, processes and procedures. The Mechanic is directly responsible and accountable for meeting their team’s daily production schedule as assigned. The mechanic is responsible for the intake and repair of equipment and other duties as assigned by the leads or management. Jobs will be fairly and equally assigned with similar expectations and performance by all.  Establish communication with lead, lead maintenance technician, QA, or supervisor to minimize downtime and maintain constant production levels. Documents and maintains paperwork according to regulatory and company requirements, DOT, fleet information, etc. The Mechanic is responsible to communicate equipment issues, needs, and status of repair, delay issues, or vehicle ready for pick-up status. This will be done through the lead. Meet acceptable time standards and efficiencies as established by industry standards and communicated by lead maintenance / technician. Maintain a clean, safe and productive work environment including 5-S. Efficiently and effectively identify problems with equipment / systems, determine the root cause and take corrective action. Meet or exceed quality standards on all work that is performed and recognize quality as a key element of customer satisfaction and meeting business goals. Work closely with planner to provide information for timely, accurate parts or service procurement. Maintain professional relationship and communications with leadership, coworkers, customers, and vendors. Responsible for identifying and procuring parts and services required to support repairs. Perform any other reasonable request or task as determined. Remove barriers for team and equipment performance. Ability to lift 50 pounds. Climb, squat, twist and bend to accomplish necessary repairs. Use of respirator as required. Able to work any shift. Work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Requirements:

High school diploma or GED Minimum of 3 years work experience in light and heavy vehicle repair field 3 years of automotive mechanic experience  Candidate should possess competency in the following required skills: Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures for repairing transport / mechanical equipment systems. Knowledge and repair skills for diesel and gasoline engines, drivetrains, hydraulic systems, air brake systems, etc. Ability to maintain, repair and troubleshoot systems to assure safe reliable operation and compliance with EPA, DOT, and federal / state regulations and customer requirements. Possess all required hand tools, meters, and electronic test devices, etc. Physically access all components and equipment to perform inspections and repairs on all types of vehicles. Must have competent computer skills for e-mail, parts acquisition, reports and document completion, work order development and processing, etc.

Purpose:

Demonstrate behaviors consistent with Tropicana Brands Group Values and Code of Conduct. Promote a positive team environment. Ensure reliable and safe operation of equipment through troubleshooting and maintenance.

Safety:

Must adhere to PPE requirements set forth by the department. Ensure all safety rules, procedure, policies and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) are followed. Will stay up to date on all required peak performance safety training. Meet or exceed all safety standards including LOTO, power isolation, and line breaking protocols.

Benefits Overview:

 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.

Pay for this position is $

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