Lead, Production Warehouse - 1st shift

LASSONDE PAPPAS AND CO INC•Hendersonville, NC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Want to learn how to make juice? 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 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!

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent
Forklift certification
One year of production experience operating equipment

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

Maintain a clean work area: Occasional hosing down and mopping the area as needed throughout the day, Assist the line operators in picking up dropped caps, bottles, labels, cardboard or any other spillage in the production area, Ensure floors free of juice by washing down any spillage to minimize slippery conditions, Ensure area is organized and free of debris, such as wood chips from pallets, especially near the filler, Ensure area is wiped and cleaned through the “clean as you go” program
Operate and troubleshoot equipment throughout the line and support maintenance when there is downtime
Lead by example and direct others in the clean as you go program
Conduct daily walk through of the area and communicate findings to warehouse employees in their designated area
Maintain good quality of the product produced as it pertains to rotation, correct tagging of product and ensure product is not damaged in the warehouse
Ensure highest productivity on the line by maintaining a balanced line and reducing or minimizing waste on the line when it comes to juice, caps, labels, cardboard, bottles and other packaging materials
Train new employees that are hired in the work area assigned
Advanced knowledge of field
Lead by example and assist others who may need guidance
Be accessible for employees to ask questions regarding area of expertise
Provide positive recognition to employees who exhibit good behavior in their work area
Provide feedback to managers on individual and team performance
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
Perform other related duties as required and assigned.