Production Lead - DC3

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 experiencePaid Bi-WeeklyOther benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Employee Base Plan paid by Alpine 100% Paid Vacation and Sick Time AccrualsPaid Holidays401(k) matchEmployee DiscountsCompany apparelReferral 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 accuratelyOnsite fresh cut fruit and vegetable processingOrganize stock and maintain inventoryInspect products for defects and damagesExamine ingoing and outgoing purchasesOrganize warehouse spaceReceive, unload and place incoming inventory items appropriatelyCheck, verify and fill customer ordersContribute ideas on ways to improve or optimize warehousing proceduresKeep warehouse clean and organized dailyCross train on all functional areas of the processing rolesOther 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 Instrumental in driving positive cultural development 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 teamBilingual preferred (Spanish) Physical Demands: Standing and walking consistently.

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