Security Guard - 1st Shift

Job Description

Job Description

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 Security Guard will be responsible for the security and order of the plant, grounds, and work site. This role reports to the Security Supervisor and is based out of our Sparta, Michigan location.

Primary Responsibilities include :

• Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, contractors, visitors and other persons to maintain security of premises
• Sign in vendors and contractors, and issue appropriate badges
• Report bulk tanker deliveries to blend room personnel and track tankers on the weekly delivery schedule
• For incoming trucks, verify seal number and integrity, record trucks in log book and direct them to the appropriate dock or shipping and receiving (S&R) office
• Verify that trailer seal number matches seal recorded on bill of lading for outgoing trucks and inspect integrity of trailer door and door seals per SQF shipping procedures
• Monitor security camera footage
• Patrol premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, gates, chemical cage, etc
• Monitor refrigeration and freezer temperatures, including blend room tanks, specifically when production, blending and maintenance personnel are unavailable, such as weekends and holidays; report deviations to the designated employees
• Follow/complete weekend rounds checklist and keep records on file.
• During after-hours rounds, monitor for trash, pest control and other types of facility emergencies (e.g., leaks, etc)
• Write and submit to Director of Transportation reports of daily activities and irregularities
• Monitor weather during severe weather conditions and report to crisis management team as needed
• Call police or fire departments in cases of emergency
• Perform other related duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Must hold a high school diploma or equivalent
• 0-1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the food/beverage industry
• Detail oriented; ability to multi-task
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to work independently
• Credibility and Integrity
• Build and maintain professional relationships

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

This position requires sufficient physical ability to work in a typical office setting; driving a motor vehicle and occasionally working in the field.

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.

OCCASIONAL: Squatting, kneeling, ability to reach above and at shoulder height.

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 with disabilities 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.