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! The Forklift and Palletizer Operator will be responsible for operating the palletizer and forklift associated with the line they have 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. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Operate forklift to stack and retrieve goods, supplies, and materials • Responsible for maintaining inventory and for production area cleanliness • Document and maintain inventory records • Responsible for set-up and operation of automatic palletizer, stretch wrap machine and related equipment • Read and interpret blueprints and diagrams to select, position and secure machinery • Adjust machine setting to complete tasks according to specification, accurately and in a timely fashion • Know the purpose and follow proper operation of all safety switches, interlocks and safety devices • Understand and properly operate all machine controls (mechanical, electrical and pneumatic) • Perform code changes • Monitor pattern forming of the cases on the palletizer • Change rolls of stretch wrap • Clear jams, re-sequence the palletizer, and replace fallen cartons • Properly change codes in the tagger computer • Coordinate with the line driver so the correct pallets are available to the pallet dispenser • Demonstrate proficiency in operating the palletizer • Understand the HMI (touch screen) • 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. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Minimum Required Qualifications • Six months experience in a manufacturing environment operating production equipment • A high school diploma or equivalent • Must have excellent time management skills Additional Preferred Qualifications • Experience in the food/beverage industry 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.