What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Clerk - 1st Shift position at LASSONDE PAPPAS AND CO INC?
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 Logistics Clerk will be responsible for providing clerical support to the transportation department. Coordinates inventory management, warehousing, and transportation activities to assist in optimizing inventory levels and minimize costs. This role reports to the Logistics Manager and is based out of our Sparta, Michigan location.
Primary Responsibilities include:
- Record lot codes on bills of lading for inventory and traceability reasons
- Confirm all outbound shipments in dynamics
- Complete all customer required ASNs
- Forward BOLs for bulk shipments to the QA Lab and international shipments to our international customers/brokers
- Confirm receipt of all transfers with our forwarding warehouses
- Provide all necessary paperwork to accounting department in a timely manner in order for invoices to be paid on time
- Participation in safety program and as member of SQF team(s)
- Perform other tasks as assigned
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum Required Qualifications
- 1-2 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.
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.
