Warehouse #4 Forklift Operator (3rd Shift 10pm-6:30am)

About the role

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!

Responsibilities

• Check in the driver, load the truck with the use of BOL, using the FIFO method, complete the load, print the BOL, and sign out the driver
• Load, unload, and pre-stage finished goods and ingredient loads
• Lead by example and direct others in the clean-as-you-go program
• Conduct daily walk through of the area and communicate findings to warehouse employees in their designated area
• Coverage for call-outs, absences, and vacations
• Coordinate the clean-up of any findings during the walk-through and communicate gaps to other shifts and departments
• Audit shippers to see if the oldest product was pulled and coach employees when there is a gap
• Maintain good quality of the product produced as it pertains to rotation, correct tagging of product and ensuring the product is not damaged in the warehouse
• Follow-up on rotation in shipping to ensure the oldest product was sent and place any old age product on hold to prevent old products from being shipped
• Communicate all shortages to the Sales Service Coordinator and Warehouse Supervisor
• Lead and direct the entire shift of the warehouse operation on the day-to-day activities
• Estimating daily work assignments and prioritizing the work depending on the flow of work, time constraints, and manpower
• Train new employees that are hired in the work area assigned
• Advanced knowledge of the field
• Lead by example and assist others who may need guidance
• Accessible for employees to ask questions regarding areas of expertise
• Provide positive recognition to employees who exhibit good behavior in their work area
• Provide feedback to managers on individual and team performance
• Accountable for food safety, food quality, and regulatory requirements for their position
• Encouraged to notify management about actual or potential food safety issues
• Adept and maintain all SQF requirements for their position
• Empowered to work with supervision to resolve food safety and food quality issues within their scope of work

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Forklift certification
• One-year warehousing experience

Skills

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

Benefits

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

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and can vary based on the needs of the company.