Operator, Forklift-1st Shift

About the role

Lassonde Pappas & Co. is a US leader in beverage manufacturing dedicated to team members, customers, and consumers satisfaction. We remain committed to our small-town roots and rural values. We value each of our employee's total wellbeing and offer 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!

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Warehouse Supervisor to load and unload finished goods using a forklift.
• Use QAD/RF scanning to capture all movements and complete load tags.
• Ensure proper storage and product rotation, shipping out the oldest product first.
• Maintain product quality, including correct tagging and preventing damage in the warehouse.
• Handle damaged products under the clean-as-you-go program.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of forklift experience in a manufacturing environment.
• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in the food/beverage industry preferred.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• 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 the area of responsibility.
• Occasional: Squatting, kneeling, ability to reach above and at shoulder height.
• Exposure to wet and humid conditions and fluctuations in ambient temperature (seasonal).
• Exposure to toxic and corrosive chemicals.
• VISION: Ability to use close and distance vision, as well as color and peripheral vision with or without correction.
• HEARING: Ability to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Schedule

The position is based out of our Seabrook, New Jersey location and involves frequent standing, walking, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Pay

$20.64 per hour