Materials Handler 2nd Shift - Sparta, United States - Lassonde Pappas Co Inc

Description

Want to learn how to make juice? Lassonde Pappas & Co. is a US Leader in beverage manufacturing dedicated to our team members, customers and consumers satisfaction. We remain committed to our small-town roots and rural values. Hardworking and caring are qualities that make our teams special. Since 1942, we've been producing delicious products for our customers across the country

To provide the best for our customers, we focus on building the best team by creating and advancing an inclusive environment amongst our diverse workforce.

If you're passionate about customer satisfaction, reliable, and committed to being and doing better, join us

We value each of our employee's total wellbeing.

To support employees in all stages of their wellness journey, we have a robust benefits program including:
medical, dental, and vision coverage options, growth and development potential, along with 401-K, Life & Disability Insurance, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement, Health Fairs, Gym Membership Discounts, and so much more


POSITION SUMMARY

The Materials Handler will be responsible for unloading product deliveries, staging products based on company needs and assisting with organizing and maintaining existing inventory.

This role reports to the Warehouse Manager and is based out of our Sparta, Michigan location.


Primary Responsibilities include:
Loads and unloads material within the warehouse facility

Utilizes hand trucks, forklifts, hoists, conveyors or other handling equipment to move material to and from trucks within the warehouse

Records flow information of materials and products

Has knowledge of standard practices and procedures

Relies on limited experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals

Accountable for food safety, food quality and regulatory requirements for their position

Encouraged to notify management about actual or potential food safety issues

Adopt and maintain all SQF requirements for their position

Empowerment to work with supervision to resolve food safety and food quality issues within their scope of work

Performs other related duties as required and assigned


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum Required Qualifications

3-5 years of related experience.

A high school diploma or equivalent

Must be detailed oriented and can multi-task

Must have excellent time management skills

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Experience in the food/beverage industry (a plus)

Previous experience in Manufacturing or production environment (a plus)

Ability to direct, coach and train others.

Consultative, influential, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

This position requires sufficient physical ability to work in a production setting.


FREQUENT:

Ability to talk and hear; ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, stoop, bend and/or crouch; push/pull; lift up to 50 pounds; use of hands and fingers to operate machinery/equipment and all manual and electronic equipment in area of responsibility.

Exposure to wet and humid conditions and fluctuations in ambient temperature (seasonal).


OCCASIONAL:
Squatting, kneeling, ability to reach above and at shoulder height. Ability to wear a dust mask, and perform Confined Entry using LOTO program. Exposure to toxic and corrosive chemicals.

This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive list of the responsibilities that are required to successfully perform in this position.

Other duties as assigned are part of every job description. The conditions herein are r