Lassonde Pappas & Co., formerly Old Orchard Brands, 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

POSITION SUMMARY

The Relief Operator must be able to proficiently operate all line equipment at a grade 8 level. The employee must be able to work in a fast-paced environment while paying close attention to detail through many changes. This role reports to the Production Supervisor and is based out of our Sparta, Michigan location.

Primary Responsibilities include:

• Coverage to run filler, labeler, case packer, box former, and depalletizer in absence of standard operators.
• Complete quality checks
• Knows the purpose and proper operation of all safety switches, interlocks and safety devices
• Can properly start and stop the machinery
• Understands and can properly operate all machine controls: mechanical, electrical and pneumatic
• Proficient at performing product cuts
• Keeps the work area clean and free of debris and keeps the waste corrugated stacked neatly in the waste cart
• Clears jams and resets the machinery
• Safely operates the electric pallet jack and is Forklift Certified
• Assists maintenance in size changeovers as necessary
• Fills out all needed documentation and performs first piece inspections
• Coordinates with the operators so the correct boxes are available to the case packer
• Proficient in operating all line equipment
• Maintains awareness of all safety procedures
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Required Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent

• Can properly fill out all required documentation
• Has successfully completed machine operator training on all pieces of equipment
• Capable of adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing

• Successfully complete and maintain the Lassonde Pappas Forklift
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detailed oriented and can multi-task
• Ability to run whalon, filler, labeler, case packer and line driver.
• Ability to complete all quality checks.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the food/beverage industry
• Previous experience in Manufacturing or production environment
• Ability to direct, coach and train others.
• Consultative, influential, strategic thinking and problem-solving 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.

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.