Part-Time Warehouse Assistant - R&D - On-Site Role

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 workforce. If you’re passionate about customer satisfaction, reliable, and committed to being and doing better, join us! 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Warehouse Assistant reports to the Associate Manager, Warehouse Logistics and is based out of our Cherry Hill, New Jersey location. This position is responsible for assisting all samples sent to customers for approval. This position requires good organization skills and must be able to take direction. This position requires travel with Warehouse Sample Coordinator to and from the Seabrook NJ plant as well as involves heavy lifting up to 50lbs. 

Primary Responsibilities include:

• Assist in boxing and shipping all sample request submissions on a daily basis, verifies data, and receives priorities from supervisor 
• Assist with organizational activities in the warehouse including assembling shelves, accurate labeling of samples, preparing pallets for shipment, and other daily housekeeping requirements.
• Assist with R&D sample requests regarding, lab samples and/or new product requests to allow for proper allocation of resources necessary for timely completion and delivery. 
• Assist in all outbound Fedex shipments
• Work with supervisor to learn and determine best shipping methods to meet arrival date of the request at least cost
• Receive direction from the Associate Manager, Warehouse Logistics on daily activities to ensure the accuracy of order fulfillment, stock replenishment from local warehouse sites, and general cleanliness of work area
• Responsible for periodic department maintenance and cleaning
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma 

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills
• Proven organizational skills
• Must have effective time management skills
• Professional demeanor and a willingness to work as part of a team
• Aptitude for learning new skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

This position requires sufficient physical ability to work in a typical office setting; and occasionally working in the field.

FREQUENT: sitting, upward and downward flexion of neck; fine finger dexterity and light to moderate finger pressure to include extended periods of keyboard and mouse use, side-to-side turning of neck, walking, standing, bending and stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting at waist, moderate wrist torque to twist equipment knobs and dials.

OCCASIONAL: squatting, kneeling, reach above and at shoulder height, moderate grasp to manipulate reference books and manuals; lifting objects weighing 20 – 35 lbs. from below waist to above shoulders and transporting distances up to 50 feet.

VISION: Ability to see in the normal visual range with or without correction.

HEARING: Ability to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

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.