Lead, Production I (3rd Shift | 10:00p - 6:30a)

About the role

Lassonde Pappas & Co. is a US leader in beverage manufacturing, dedicated to customer satisfaction, team members, and consumers. Founded in 1942, we produce delicious products nationwide. Our commitment to our small-town roots and rural values makes our teams special. We value our employees' total wellbeing and offer a robust benefits program including medical, dental, vision coverage, growth opportunities, 401-K, life and disability insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, health fairs, gym membership discounts, and more.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean work area: occasional hosing down as needed
• Aid line operators with picking up dropped items, ensuring area is organized and free of debris
• Operate and troubleshoot equipment, supporting maintenance during downtime
• Coordinate breaks and lunches with other operators, filling in as needed
• Maintain high productivity on the line by balancing the line and minimizing waste
• Assist with package changeovers, adjusting rails, swapping parts, and verifying codes
• Work with forklift operators to ensure correct bottle usage at the filler
• Ensure the line is well organized and free of debris, washing down spills to prevent slippery conditions
• Verify employees are using equipment guards and performing tasks safely
• Train new employees in the work area assigned
• Lead by example, assist others, and provide positive recognition and feedback
• Accountable for food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
• Report actual or potential food safety issues to management
• Empowerment to resolve food safety and quality issues within scope of work
• Taste test product as needed, up to a couple ounces per test

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3-5 years of production experience operating equipment
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Detailed orientation and multitasking abilities
• Excellent time management skills

Skills

• Knowledge of field
• Ability to lead, coach, and train others
• Consultative, influential, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Frequent: Talking and hearing, standing, walking, climbing stairs, stooping, bending, crouching, pushing/pulling, lifting up to 50 pounds, using hands and fingers to operate machinery/equipment and all manual and electronic equipment in area of responsibility, wearing a dust mask, performing Confined Entry using LOTO program, exposure to toxic and corrosive chemicals
• Occasional: Squatting, kneeling, reaching above and at shoulder height
• Physical ability to work in a production setting