Forklift and Depal Operator - 1st Shift

Forklift And Depalletizer Operator

Lassonde Pappas & Co. (formerly Old Orchard Brands) 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 Forklift and Depalletizer Operators reports to the Production Supervisor and is based out of our Sparta, Michigan location. The employee must be able to work in a fast-paced environment while paying close attention to detail through many changes.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Coverage and support of Forklift
• Proficient at verifying and staging corrugated requirements based on production schedule
• Clear jams and reset the Depalletizer
• Operate as a relief basic forklift function, material movement, and maintain inventory using an RF system
• Can properly start and stop the machinery
• Understands and can properly operate all machine controls including safety, mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic
• Keeps the work area clean and free of debris and places the waste corrugated in the recycling baler
• Cleans areas or line when the line is down for maintenance or cleaning
• Fills out all needed documentation and performs first piece inspections
• Maintains awareness of all safety procedures
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned

Education And Experience

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Can properly fill out all required documentation
• Capable of adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing

• Forklift and pallet jack experience, minimum 1 year
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detailed oriented and can multi-task

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the food/beverage industry
• Previous experience in Manufacturing or production environment
• Ability to direct, coach, and train others.
• Consultative, influential, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to be flexible on job assignments and cross-training in other areas.

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 program.

Vision: Ability to use close and distance vision, as well as color and peripheral vision with or without correction. Must be able to visually detect obstacles and potential dangers in a fast-paced production environment involving high-speed equipment and powered industrial lift equipment.

Hearing: Ability to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Exposure to noise levels from pumps, machinery, forklift traffic, bottle lines, and exhaust fans.

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 representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.

Lassonde Pappas & Co., Inc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.