Depalletizer & Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

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 All bonuses are subject to applicable federal and state tax withholdings 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 Summary The Depalletizer and Forklift Operator reports to the Warehouse Supervisor and is based out of our Hendersonville, NC location. This individual will be responsible for operating the depalletizer and forklift associated with the line they have been assigned to in an efficient manner. Employee must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with close attention to detail through many changes.This position is unique in the need for someone who has forklift training and also a level of mechanical aptitude. Primary Responsibilities Include Operate forklift to stack and retrieve goods, supplies, and materials Operate forklift to load and unload trailers. Operate forklift to load pallets of bottles or cans onto to depalletizer Once trained, ability to make proper adjustments to the depal settings, responsible for meeting depal KPIs related to downtime. Troubleshoot when issues arrive Maintain a clean work environment Scan or record in Excel all pertinent information as required Work well as a team with other warehouse operators, production, and maintenance. Have an awareness of, and adherence to, all safety requirements Strict adherence to all lock-out tag-out requirements. 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 Education And Experience Minimum Required Qualifications A high school diploma or equivalent At least six months experience in a manufacturing environment operating a forklift and other production equipment Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills Must be detailed oriented and can multi-task Must have excellent time management skills Additional Preferred Qualifications Experience in the food/beverage industry a plus Physical Requirements & Working Conditions This 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 the 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 the LOTO pr…

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