Operator, Forklift

Lassonde Pappas & Company, Inc.; Wapato (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401-K

Tuition reimbursement

Gym membership discounts

Job summary

Lassonde Pappas & Co., Inc is seeking a Forklift Driver to support fruit processing operations. You will load and offload trucks, move materials, and document shipments, while maintaining safety and efficiency across shifts.

We value teamwork, reliability, and a commitment to continuous improvement. A high school diploma or GED is required, and prior forklift experience in the fruit industry is preferred. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and collaborative problem solving.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum one year experience in the fruit industry preferred.
• Experience with forklifts and bin dumpers preferred.
• Must be able to operate forklift safely and efficiently.
• Good communication skills and ability to work any shift.

Responsibilities

• Load and offload trucks, sorting bins and staging for production.
• Document arriving and departing trucks or loads.
• Move incoming materials to proper location or storage area.
• Label and prepare loads for shipment.
• Conduct inventory on fruit product and plant supplies.
• Ensure safe and courteous driving attitude.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Bin dumpers

Job description

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: Operate forklift to assist in the processing of fruit.

Responsibilities

• Load & offload trucks sorting bins and staging for production.
• Document arriving & departing trucks or loads.
• Move incoming materials to proper location or storage area.
• Label and prepare loads for shipment.
• Conduct inventory on fruit product and plant supplies.
• Introduce the raw material into the process and orderly disposition of empty fruit bins.
• Maintain a safe and courteous driving attitude.
• Others duties as assigned.

Position that backs up this role during absence

Any other trained employee.

Job Requirements

The following requirements are those that are normally required for performance of the Forklift position. Any disabled applicant or incumbent who does not meet one or more of the requirements, but who can perform the essential function of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) shall be deemed to meet these requirements.

Role in Food Safety

Follow plant GMP’s at all times, ensure work area is secure and monitor and document fruit receiving CCP.

• Physical Requirements:
• Ability to turn head to look right/left as well as up and down.
• Ability to steer using steering wheel.
• Ability to move right arm/hand forward and backwards to move the gear that moves forks up and down.
• Ability to apply pressure on gas and brake pedals using right and left legs/feet.
• Ability to get on and off the forklift several times per day (fueling, do paperwork).
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Non-Physical Requirements:
• Education:
• High school diploma or GED
• Experience:
• Minimum one year experience in the fruit industry preferred.
• Experience with forklifts and bin dumpers preferred.
• Special Skills:
• Ability to high stack bins.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Ability to work any shift.
• A demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement.
• Personally invested in the success of the business.
• Motivated, focused, and accountable for results
• Licensure, Registration, Certification:
• Forklift Driver Training
• External Relationships:
• None
• Internal Relationships:
• The forklift driver must interact and communicate effectively with all employees of the organization.
• Direct & Indirect Reports:
• There are no direct or indirect reports.
• Backup:
• Backup for Forklift Driver would be another qualified Forklift Driver from the same shift or different shifts to cover the 8-hour shift.

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.