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Operator, Case Packer

LASSONDE PAPPAS AND Co.

Hendersonville, NC

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Beverages, Communication Skills, Corporate Compliance, Customer Satisfaction, Detail Oriented, Equipment Selection, Food Quality, Food Safety, Food and Beverage Industry, Forklift, High School Diploma, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Manufacturing, Order Picking/Packing, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Procedure Development, Production Machining, Production Management, Production Systems, Pumps, Quality Monitoring, Regulatory Requirements, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management
LOCATION
Hendersonville, NC
POSTED
1 day ago
PAY INCENTIVES:
  • 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
  • All bonuses are subject to applicable federal and state tax withholdings

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!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Case Packer Operator I reports to the Production Supervisor on their shift and is based out of our Hendersonville, North Carolina location. This individual will be responsible for operating the Case Packer associated with the line the employee has been assigned to in an efficient manner. Employee must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with close attention to detail through many changes.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES (essential functions of the job)
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities include:
  • Operate a case packing, case former, and case sealing production machine in accordance with established procedures and guidelines
  • Use computer-controlled equipment to select, position, and secure automatic or semi-automatic machines
  • Control and adjust machine settings to complete simple tasks accurately, according to specifications, and in a timely fashion
  • Know the purpose and follow the proper operation of all safety switches, interlocks, and safety devices
  • Perform label cuts and clear jams
  • Monitor the flow of cases out of the case packer, add bottles to partially filled cases, monitor label quality and replace bottles as necessary
  • Monitor the operation of the case sealer; maintain the glue level in the hot melt unit with the specified glue
  • Change codes in the Marsh coder, as needed
  • Remove and replace grid and assist maintenance in size changeovers
  • Proficient in all maintenance aspects of the case packer and case sealer
  • Maintain work area clean and orderly on an on-going basis, in compliance with the company's good housekeeping practices
  • 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

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Required Qualifications
  • Forklift Certification
  • A high school diploma or equivalent
  • Three months manufacturing experience
  • Excellent verbal communication skills

Additional Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in the food/beverage industry
  • Previous experience in Manufacturing or production environment
  • Excellent time management 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 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.

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LASSONDE PAPPAS AND Co.