Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Forklift and Materials Handler (Stager) reports to the Supply Chain Supervisor and is based out of our Hendersonville, North Carolina location. This individual will be responsible for staging and returning raw material ingredients for all production lines with the use of a forklift while utilizing our inventory control system (QAD/RF Scanning). Also, staging ingredients based on company needs and assisting with organizing and maintaining existing inventory.   Practicing FEFO, reading the production schedule and Pro-Guides. 

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

Responsibilities include:

• Printing and reviewing the current production schedule, reviewing the FEFO report, using QAD for ingredient information along with printing batch sheets and Pro-Guides. 
• Use RF Scanner system to ensure all containers are scanned to the current physical location of the container. Being mindful of ingredients in Z-Hold, Lab Test, RD Stat, or Expired Status. These cannot be staged for production use. 
• Complete batch sheets (calculating and recording brix, acid, color, and country of origin of the staged ingredients on the batch sheet). 
• Ingredient knowledge is needed to ensure temperature-sensitive ingredients are staged and returned properly to prevent spoilage. 
• Ensure ingredient rotation is occurring, staging the oldest first. Use the FEFO report to assist in rotation and report any discrepancies related to items not located or in incorrect location(s). 
• Utilize forklifts or other handling equipment to move materials to and from the coolers/freezer locations to the blending area. 
• Planning ahead and pulling the correct amount of various ingredient items for the blending department. 
• Turnover information will be emailed and sent to the next shift/stager and blending department. 
• Utilize floor scrubbers for cleaning coolers and freezers on a weekly basis or as needed. 
• Organizing and cleaning coolers and freezers.  Cleanliness must be maintained for containers at all times and pallets must be in good repair. Spills will need to be cleaned as soon as possible. 
• Rely on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• 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

• 2-4 years of related experience.  
• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Must be detailed oriented and can multi-task
• Must have excellent time management skills

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the food/beverage industry (a plus)
• Previous experience in Manufacturing or production environment (a plus)
• Ability to direct, coach, and train others.
• Consultative, influential, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be detail-oriented and have the ability to multi-task
• Proven organizational skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

This position requires sufficient physical ability to work in a typical office setting; driving a motor vehicle and occasionally working in the field.

FREQUENT:  sitting, upward and downward flexion of neck; fine finger dexterity and light to moderate finger pressure to include extended periods of keyboard and mouse use, side-to-side turning of neck, walking, standing, bending and stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting at the waist, moderate wrist torque to twist equipment knobs and dials.

OCCASIONAL:  squatting, kneeling, reaching above and at shoulder height, moderate grasp to manipulate reference books and manuals; lifting objects weighing up to 50lbs. from below waist to above shoulders and transporting distances up to 50 feet.

Bulk Receivers:  squatting, kneeling, sitting, using computers.

VISION:  Ability to see in the normal visual range with or without correction.

HEARING:  Ability to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

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.