Production Lead | DC3

Alpine Food Distributing, Inc.; Vernon (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vacation & Sick Time

Paid Holidays

401(k) Match

Employee Discounts

Company Apparel

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Alpine Food Distributing, Inc. is seeking a Production Associate 2 (Lead) to supervise and coordinate warehouse and production activities in a refrigerated facility. The role includes leading shift operations, processing orders, organizing stock, and ensuring quality and efficiency across the team.

Benefits include medical/dental/vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k) match, and employee discounts. Experience in production leadership and forklift certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Forklift certification or ability to obtain quickly.
• 1-2 years leadership in production.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Process, package and wrap orders.
• Onsite fresh cut fruit and vegetable processing.
• Organize stock and maintain inventory.
• Inspect products for defects and damages.
• Receive, unload and place incoming inventory items appropriately.
• Keep warehouse clean and organized daily.
• Cross train on all functional areas of the processing roles.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

English communication

Warehouse equipment

Attendance reliability

Organizational skills

Spanish bilingual

Food distribution

Education

High school diploma

Forklift certification

Job description

• Base Pay $20.13 - $24.15 / Hour
• Job Category Production, Logistics, Distribution
• Industry Distribution, Logistics, Warehouse
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Employee Type Non-Exempt - FT (Hourly)
• Required Degree High school

Contact information

• Name Human Resources
• Phone [phone]

Description

Alpine Food Distributing, Inc.is a well-established, local and family-owned company that distributes food products to retailers in 10+ western states. We have an excellent reputation both in the industry and the community.

Alpine is an equal opportunity employer who offers a competitive wage and benefits

• Highly competitive wages, dependent on experience
• Other benefits:
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
    • Employee Base Plan paid by Alpine 100%
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Time Accruals
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) match
  • Employee Discounts
  • Company apparel
  • Referral Bonuses available

Position Information: The Production Associate 2 (Lead) will perform all production associate duties including but not limited to; sort, load and unload products, cut and package fresh fruit and vegetables, and various production activities. Assist in coordinating and supervising all warehouse activities on a daily basis, as a Lead. Under direction from the Production Supervisors and Managers, this position is responsible for the daily activities of production and general duties in a manner consistent with company service and cost objectives. This position is a leadership role, expected to guide associates and assist in training as requested.

Essential Position Functions

• Process, package and wrap orders accurately
• Onsite fresh cut fruit and vegetable processing
• Organize stock and maintain inventory
• Inspect products for defects and damages
• Examine ingoing and outgoing purchases
• Organize warehouse space
• Receive, unload and place incoming inventory items appropriately
• Check, verify and fill customer ordersContribute ideas on ways to improve or optimize warehousing procedures
• Keep warehouse clean and organized daily
• Cross train on all functional areas of the processing roles
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proven relative experience in processing/production
• Ability to operate hand truck, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment
• Adequate knowledge of production environment
• Team player with organizational skills
• Ability to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 50 lbs consistently
• Leadership skills – sets the example for the team
• Organizational skills
• Computer and standard office equipment experience and skills
• Knowledge of general warehouse operations
• Good attendance record, dependable worker
• Knowledge of food/produce production and distribution preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Education & Experience

• Forklift certified/trained, or able to obtain quickly
• 1-2 years’ experience in production and processing duties at a leadership level

Special Skills

• Availability for indicated shift
• Excellent Attendance
• Drive to exceed the expectations of internal and external customers
• Desire to learn and advance
• Desire to contribute to a positive culture and be a member of a cohesive team
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish)

Physical Demands

Standing and walking consistently. Must be able to work in a refrigerated, damp environment and lift up t o 50 pounds on a continuous basis.

Work performed in a refrigerated and freezer warehouse production room environment.

Supervision

• This position has no direct Supervisory responsibility.
• Completed work is checked by Supervisor on a regular basis.

Requirements

**Must successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment drug screen and background check, as well as a post-offer physical agility test.

Summary

Alpine is a local, family-owned distribution company that supplies the 10 western states with a wide array of frozen and chill food product. We have established a culture that allows team members to be part of the improvement and positive change in our changing industry. The opportunity to learn the many areas of logistics is within your reach! We are looking to build a team of professional warehouse and production team members. The more skilled we are individually the more we can accomplish together. Alpine is an equal opportunity employer who offers a competitive wage and benefits.