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 experience
• Paid Bi-Weekly
• 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 orders
• Contribute 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
• 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 team
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish)

Physical Demands:

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

Work Environment:

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.

THE ABOVE DECLARATIONS ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE AN “ALL-INCLUSIVE” LIST OF THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB DESCRIBED OR OF THE SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE JOB. RATHER, THEY ARE INTENDED ONLY TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB. ADDITIONAL AND SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE EXPLAINED AND DISTRIBUTED AS NEEDED.

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