Operator, Forklift & Palletizer 3rd Shift (10:00pm-6:30am)

Lassonde Pappas & Co. is a US leader in beverage manufacturing dedicated to team members, customers, and consumer satisfaction. We remain committed to our small-town roots and rural values. Since 1942, we’ve been producing delicious products for customers across the country. We focus on building the best team by creating and advancing an inclusive environment among our diverse workforces.

Pay Incentives

• Sign-On Bonus: $1,000, payable during the pay period following successful completion of 90 days of continuous employment
• Retention Bonuses: Two additional $500 bonuses paid at 6 months and 1 year of employment, contingent upon active employment and good standing
• Annual Merit Increases: Eligible for yearly performance-based pay increases

All bonuses are subject to applicable federal and state tax withholdings.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to stack and retrieve goods, supplies, and materials
• Responsible for maintaining inventory and for production area cleanliness
• Document and maintain inventory records
• Responsible for set-up and operation of automatic palletizer, stretch wrap machine, and related equipment
• Read and interpret blueprints and diagrams to select, position, and secure machinery
• Adjust machine setting to complete tasks according to specification, accurately and in a timely fashion
• Know the purpose and follow proper operation of all safety switches, interlocks, and safety devices
• Understand and properly operate all machine controls (mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic)
• Perform code changes
• Monitor pattern forming of the cases on the palletizer
• Change rolls of stretch wrap
• Clear jams, re-sequence the palletizer, and replace fallen cartons
• Properly change codes in the tagger computer
• Coordinate with the line driver so the correct pallets are available to the pallet dispenser
• Demonstrate proficiency in operating the palletizer
• Understand the HMI (touch screen)
• 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
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

Requirements

• Six months experience in a manufacturing environment operating production equipment
• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent time management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the food/beverage industry

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options
• 401-K
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Fairs
• Gym Membership Discounts
• Growth and development potential