General Labor (2nd shift)

General Labor

The starting hourly rate for this position is $19.68/hr. 2nd shift is eligible for a $0.35/hr shift differential. Medical insurance will be offered through the Local Union 152.

Position Summary

The General Labor reports to the Production Supervisor and is based out of our Seabrook, New Jersey location. This individual will be responsible for dumping and disposing of product as directed by the Production Supervisor.

Primary Responsibilities (Essential Functions of the Job)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Responsibilities include:

• Provide sanitation details.
• Assist with various pieces of equipment.
• Safely operates the PET, trash, and corrugated compactors.
• Properly segregates and disposes of recyclable material.
• Strip labels, re-case products, and/or dump back products as necessary.
• Hand palletizes when necessary.
• Works in a safe manner following all PPE requirements.
• Must be able to work all shifts and overtime.
• Fill out the required documentation.
• Performs miscellaneous duties that are assigned by the Supervisor or Line Leader.

Education and Experience

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Forklift Certification
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detailed oriented and can multi-task
• Excellent time management skills
• Self-initiates all mandatory Safety requirements of the task; LOTO, Confined Space, Fall Protection, etc.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the food/beverage industry a plus
• Ability to direct, coach, and train others
• Consultative, influential, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills

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 LOTO program. Exposure to toxic and corrosive chemicals.

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.