About the role
ABOUT TRADIN ORGANIC
Tradin Organic is the global front-runner in certified organic food ingredients — sourcing more than 250 products from over 60 countries, with 500+ employees and offices spanning North America, Europe, and beyond. Founded in the 1980s and headquartered in Amsterdam, Tradin has spent four decades building one of the most trusted, vertically integrated organic supply chains in the world. They were recently named 2026 Best Organic Supplier by The Organic Center and Organic Voices. Tradin's mission is bold: make organic the foundation of a thriving, future-proof food system — one that brings more nature back into agriculture while strengthening supply chains and communities. That mission is now expanding into beverages.
Tradin Organic Beverage Foundry (TOBF) is Tradin's newly established juice and beverage manufacturing facility in Fort Pierce, Florida — a strategic investment in building a fully integrated organic ingredients and beverage supply chain. This isn't a satellite office or a contract plant. This is Tradin planting a flag in U.S. beverage manufacturing, and Fort Pierce is where it starts. We're looking for a Maintenance Manager who is ready to build something. Not inherit a perfectly running operation — build one. This is a hands-on leadership role for a skilled F&B plant engineer who knows how to drive reliability, develop a team, keep a storeroom tight, and hunt down the root cause of failures until they stay fixed. If you'd rather be on the floor than behind a desk — and you have the track record to back it up — we want to talk.
Position Summary
The Filler Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining filling equipment within a clean-room production environment, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant packaging of finished juice products. This role plays a critical part in protecting product integrity following pasteurization and must adhere to elevated food safety, sanitation, and quality standards.
In addition to equipment operation, the Filler Operator is responsible for executing sanitation procedures (SSOPs), including proper handling and application of cleaning chemicals. The role works under the direction of the Production Supervisor for operations and in coordination with the Quality team for sanitation and food safety compliance.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
Filling Line Operation
* Operate filling equipment in accordance with established procedures and production requirements.
* Monitor line performance, including fill levels, speeds, and equipment functionality.
* Perform routine adjustments to maintain efficiency and product quality.
* Support startup, shutdown, and changeover activities.
Clean Room & Hygienic Practices
* Maintain strict adherence to clean-room protocols, including gowning, hygiene, and controlled access procedures.
* Ensure compliance with all GMPs and elevated sanitation requirements for post-pasteurization environments.
* Protect product from contamination through proper handling and operational discipline.
Sanitation & SSOP Execution
* Execute sanitation procedures (SSOPs) for filling equipment and related components.
* Safely handle and apply cleaning and sanitizing chemicals in accordance with established procedures.
* Disassemble, clean, and reassemble equipment as required.
* Ensure all sanitation activities are properly completed and documented.
Food Safety & Quality Compliance
* Follow all food safety and quality procedures to ensure product integrity.
* Support in-process quality checks and documentation as required.
* Immediately report any contamination risks, deviations, or equipment concerns.
* Partner with the Quality team during sanitation verification and inspections.
Documentation & Recordkeeping
* Accurately complete production and sanitation records.
* Maintain clear, legible, and audit-ready documentation.
Equipment Care & Troubleshooting
* Perform basic troubleshooting and escalate issues as needed.
* Identify equipment or sanitation-related issues and communicate to the Production Supervisor.
* Support preventive maintenance activities as required.
Safety
* Follow all safety procedures related to equipment operation and chemical handling.
* Use appropriate PPE for both production and sanitation tasks.
* Identify and report unsafe conditions or behaviors.
Team Collaboration
* Work closely with Production Leads, Production Supervisors, and Quality personnel.
* Support overall production operations in a team-based environment.
Qualifications & Experience
* High school diploma or equivalent required.
* Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in food or beverage manufacturing preferred.
* Experience operating filling or packaging equipment strongly preferred.
* Experience working in clean-room, aseptic, or high-sanitation environments preferred.
* Familiarity with GMPs, sanitation procedures, and food safety practices.
* Experience handling cleaning chemicals and following SSOPs preferred.
* Ability to read and follow detailed procedures and complete documentation accurately.
* Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
* Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Shift & Scheduling Expectations
* This is an on-site, production-support role requiring schedule flexibility.
* Shift assignment may vary based on startup phase, production needs, and future facility growth.
* Willingness to work extended hours, weekends, or alternate shifts as required.
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
* Ability to work in a clean-room or controlled environment with strict hygiene requirements.
* Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform physical tasks for extended periods.
* Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.as required.
* Ability to work with cleaning chemicals and wear required PPE.