Location: Sparta,MI, USA
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 SUMMARYThe 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 facilityUtilizes hand trucks, forklifts, hoists, conveyors or other handling equipment to move material to and from trucks within the warehouseRecords flow information of materials and productsHas knowledge of standard practices and proceduresRelies on limited experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goalsAccountable for food safety, food quality and regulatory requirements for their positionEncouraged to notify management about actual or potential food safety issuesAdopt and maintain all SQF requirements for their positionEmpowerment to work with supervision to resolve food safety and food quality issues within their scope of workPerforms other related duties as required and assignedEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEMinimum Required Qualifications3-5 years of related experience.A high school diploma or equivalentMust be detailed oriented and can multi-taskMust have excellent time management skillsAdditional Preferred QualificationsExperience 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 CONDITIONSThis 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