What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern, Supply Chain - Summer 2026 position at Tropicana Brands Group?
Fresh-Squeezed Legacy, Bold New Chapter
Tropicana Brands Group is a $3B startup aiming to revolutionize the beverage category. Formed in 2022 as a joint venture between PAI Partners and PepsiCo, our portfolio includes iconic brands like Tropicana, Naked, KeVita, Izze, Copella, and Punica. With over 76 years of global leadership in the orange juice category, we’re committed to preserving this legacy while driving innovation in other areas. From reimagining orange juice to creating functional smoothies and driving afternoon refreshments, we are striving to become the undisputed global leader in fresh and chilled beverages.
We are seeking full-time summer interns beginning approximately May 1, 2026, for up to 12-week-long paid internships in the following categories:
When applying, please specify your desired internship category from those above in your cover letter. Tropicana will not accept general applications for summer 2026 internships.
Location:
These internships will be held at the Bradenton, FL site.
A Summer of Sweet Sunshine: The Opportunity
Tropicana Brands Group interns typically engage in 3 primary themed projects during their time: People, Processes, and Technical Skills.
Interns will experience intentional professional network building across departments and throughout the site.
Interns will also collaborate as members of a department and participate in cross-functional teams to round out their experiences.
Work Hours
The internship will be primarily on 1st shift (7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.); however, there is an expectation that an intern work at least one week in an off-shift (2nd shift: 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., or 3rd shift: 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.)
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Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Tropicana Brands Group is a $3B startup aiming to revolutionize the beverage category. Formed in 2022 as a joint venture between PAI Partners and PepsiCo, our portfolio includes iconic brands like Tropicana, Naked, KeVita, Izze, Copella, and Punica. With over 76 years of global leadership in the orange juice category, we’re committed to preserving this legacy while driving innovation in other areas. From reimagining orange juice to creating functional smoothies and driving afternoon refreshments, we are striving to become the undisputed global leader in fresh and chilled beverages.
We are seeking full-time summer interns beginning approximately May 1, 2026, for up to 12-week-long paid internships in the following categories:
- Manufacturing and Packaging of food products and beverages
- Process Improvement Engineering
- Food Safety and Quality (FSQ)
- Supply Chain Planning
- Supply Chain Logistics
When applying, please specify your desired internship category from those above in your cover letter. Tropicana will not accept general applications for summer 2026 internships.
Location:
These internships will be held at the Bradenton, FL site.
A Summer of Sweet Sunshine: The Opportunity
Tropicana Brands Group interns typically engage in 3 primary themed projects during their time: People, Processes, and Technical Skills.
- A People project is designed to build experience in the leadership of people aligned to meeting production and performance goals.
- A Process project is designed to build experience and skill in facilitating processes within the manufacturing, planning, or logistics aspects of the supply chain.
- A Technical Skills project (primarily engineering and FSQ interns) is designed to build technical, mechanical, and systems knowledge in production, maintenance, mechanics, and innovation of equipment.
Interns will experience intentional professional network building across departments and throughout the site.
Interns will also collaborate as members of a department and participate in cross-functional teams to round out their experiences.
Work Hours
The internship will be primarily on 1st shift (7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.); however, there is an expectation that an intern work at least one week in an off-shift (2nd shift: 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., or 3rd shift: 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.)
Resources
- Each intern will be supplied with all of the PPE and equipment needed to work in a production facility, including safety shoes, vests, eye protection, hearing protection, and food safety and quality equipment as necessary.
- Each intern will have a designated experienced Buddy, a Mentor, a department manager, and support from the Organizational Capacity manager.
- All interns participate in the two-day TBG Supervisor Leadership Academy.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future
- Must be located in Bradenton, FL surrounding area or willing to relocate for the duration of employment.
- Willingness to be onsite daily in the Tropicana Plant in Bradenton, FL.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
