Maintenance Mechanic at Tropicana Brands Group

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 Maintenance Technician with experience in an industrial work environment to support the Area Operations Manager to ensure the company’s goals and initiatives are met.

This role will be responsible for possess a broad range of skills including low voltage electrical, facilities maintenance, welding, and preventive maintenance of material handling equipment. Experience in maintaining commercial refrigeration systems a plus.  Tropicana is looking for a critical thinker with exceptional communication, influencing and relationship management skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

We are seeking a candidate based in Metro New York/Whitestone, New York.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Preventive maintenance and repair of all material handling equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, conveyor systems, hydraulic dock levelers, and vehicle restraints
• Welding repairs and metal fabrication tasks as needed
• General facilities maintenance including painting, drywall repairs, and minor plumbing work
• Maintain and repair warehouse refrigeration system including compressors, evaporators, and condensers
• Work with outside contractors to manage larger repair and maintenance projects as needed
• Keep detailed records of all maintenance work performed and track inventory of spare parts and equipment
• Follow all safety protocols and guidelines when performing maintenance tasks
• Tackle ambiguous problems to determine and prioritize business strategies
• Communicate regularly with warehouse management to update them on status of maintenance work and report any
• issues that may impact warehouse operations
• Ability to structure and prioritize tasks, and focus efforts in an ambiguous work environment
• Demonstrated ability to implement short- and long-term strategies to support organizational operation and transformation

Professional Experience / Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Associate Degree or Certification from a Technical School a plus
• At least 3 years’ experience in a maintenance role, preferably in a chilled warehouse environment
• Experience in low voltage electrical, facilities maintenance, and material handling equipment repair & maintenance
• General knowledge of commercial refrigeration systems
• Welding and metal fabrication
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to work flexible hours and on-call as needed
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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.

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.

The salary range for this position is $33.21 hourly.