Clerk, NC Receiving & Stager

LASSONDE PAPPAS AND CO INC•Hendersonville, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

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 workforces. If you’re passionate about customer satisfaction, reliable, and committed to being and doing better, join us! We value each of our employees’ 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! The Forklift and Materials Handler Receiving Clerk reports to the Supply Chain Supervisor and is based out of our Hendersonville, North Carolina location. This individual will be responsible for receiving all incoming concentrates, and DRPs from other LPC plants, and FedEx, UPS, and LTL flavor-type shipments. Also, gathering and staging outgoing DRP shipments to other LPC plants. By receiving, there is checking and confirming proper supplier lot documentation, country of origin, and other pertinent information. Tagging, utilizing our inventory control system (QAD / RF scanning), sampling, and storing in correct cooler and freezer locations in a timely manner. There can be as many as 10 – 12 loads of concentrates per day on a heavy day, plus DRPs and sampling. This individual will need to use a forklift and practice FEFO when storing new incoming inventory. General housekeeping of areas in the warehouse, coolers, and freezer will be maintained.

Requirements

Must hold a high school diploma or equivalent
2-4 years of related experience.
Must be detailed oriented and can multi-task
Must have excellent time management skills
Must be able to work in a team environment. This position takes two individuals working together and ensuring the work is completed day to day.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Receiving raw material ingredients. Verify paperwork from the supplier’s packing list matches drums/bins/pails. Verify purchase order and supplier item match the item received. Verify supplier is corporate-approved. Verify the correct storage location for the product due to cooler and freezer temperatures when storing. Verify the expiration date of the incoming product. Verify warehouse trailer inspection form is accurate, and signed and that temperature information is completed. Calculating brix and unit of measure conversions may be needed for some purchase orders. Raising questions ASAP when issues arise with ingredient integrity and paperwork.
QAD.net will be used for receiving purchase orders once all verifications and calculations, if needed have been completed.
Correct color labels are used when printing and tagging due to various ingredient “types”. Co-Pack, Sensitive, and Organic.
Proper handling and storage when receiving in Sensitive Ingredients to prevent cross-contamination. Special storage with a locked cage and taping is used for these items.
Proper handling and storage of Organic Ingredients to be in compliance with the National Organic Program (NOP). All organic items must be kept in a designated area. There must be a clear separation between organics and non-organics in storage locations.
Sample concentrate ingredient items within 24 hours upon arrival, unless item is frozen. Some do not require sampling until used in blending. Also, sample corporate requests ASAP once relayed from the QC Department at the Hendersonville plant.
Planning ahead to ensure space is allocated and made if needed in storage locations for the following day’s incoming orders.
Organizing coolers and freezers to support FEFO and daily inventory cycle counting. Ensuring ingredient rotation is occurring, pulling out the oldest ingredient first.
Utilize forklifts or other handling equipment to move material to and from dock or warehouse area to storage locations once received into QAD.
Has knowledge of standard practices and procedures
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
Performs other related duties as required and assigned

Benefits

medical
dental
vision coverage options
growth and development potential
401-K
Life & Disability Insurance
PTO
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Fairs
Gym Membership Discounts
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
Annual Merit Increases: Eligible for yearly performance-based pay increases