Operator, Forklift - 3rd shift

Operator, Forklift - 3rd shift

Apply for the Operator, Forklift - 3rd shift role at Lassonde Pappas & Company, Inc.

Starting hourly rate: $20.64 per hour. 3rd shift eligible for a $0.45 hourly shift differential.

Medical insurance offered 5 days through the Local Union 152.

Position Summary

The Forklift Operator reports to the Warehouse Supervisor and is based out of our Seabrook, New Jersey location. This individual will be responsible for loading and unloading finished goods, raw materials, and ingredients from trailers with the use of a forklift, utilizing our inventory control system (QAD/RF scanning) to capture all movement.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES (essential Functions Of The Job)

• Load and unload finished goods.
• Load the truck using BOL and FIFO method, and complete the load.
• Tag and properly store finished products from production lines in a safe, efficient, and orderly fashion.
• Communicate all shortages to the Warehouse Supervisor.
• Use RF scanners to capture all movements and QAD for tag edits.
• Ensure product rotation is occurring, shipping out the oldest product first. Use pick sheets to assist in rotation and report any discrepancies.
• Maintain good product quality, including correct tagging and ensuring the product is not damaged in the warehouse. Damaged products should be handled under the clean-as-you-go program.

Education And Experience

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• One (1) year of forklift experience in a manufacturing environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the food/beverage industry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• 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

• Frequent: Ability to talk and hear; stand, walk, climb stairs, stoop, bend, crouch; push/pull; lift up to 50 pounds; use 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, reaching above and at shoulder height; wear a dust mask; perform Confined Entry using LOTO program. Exposure to toxic and corrosive chemicals.
• Vision: Use close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision with or without correction. Must visually detect obstacles and potential dangers in a fast‑paced production environment involving high‑speed equipment and powered industrial lift equipment.
• Hearing: 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.

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