Plant Administrator Job Listing at Lassonde Pappas in Upper Deerfield Township, NJ (Job ID 3198)

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!

Pay Range for this position is: $24-37/hr depending on experience.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Plant Administrator reports to the Plant Manager and is based out of our Seabrook, NJ location. This individual is responsible for sorting and distributing mail for the various departments, and providing administrative support to all department managers. Additional responsibilities include: overseeing accounts payable for the plant, creating purchase orders for the facility; receiving and preparing invoices for submission to corporate; verifying and receiving inventory into QAD via purchase orders, and reviewing ingredient paperwork daily for accuracy related to quality control.

Primary Responsibilities include:

• Sort and distribute mail for all departments.
• Sign for all FedEx deliveries and notify appropriate parties of packages to be picked up
• Compare costs for best pricing of office supplies etc., maintain and order office supplies and other items requested to support the facility/management.
• Issue purchase order numbers from QAD upon request, and enter accounting codes and pricing into QAD before invoices are processed.
• Obtain invoices from mail, email, and online portals, match up to PO check for accuracy of cost and quantity, and distribute to the appropriate manager for approval. Prepare invoices for vouchering to include data entry and maintenance of data in QAD system; submit to corporate (on the scheduled timetable) and prepare financial reports as needed.
• Receive labels, bottles, cans, cartons, trays, corner boards, shrink, stretch, glue, caps etc. into QAD; make sure the packing list/bill of lading totals match the PO quantities and advise the buyer of any discrepancies. Also, advise the supply chain department if shipments have not been delivered per the warehouse door log and bottle log.
• Review incoming ingredient paperwork to ensure all necessary documents are included. Check for accuracy of quantities, the temperature of the product, expiration dates, supplier lot information, and manufacturer location in QAD, and add Organic Certificate and GMO if needed.  If any discrepancies, follow up with the Supply Chain Material Handler Receiving Clerk.
• Enter information on the Raw Material Spreadsheet for all ingredients that need to go through the Quality Inspect process.
• Scan documents into NC SB N L: drive (including Co-Pack bills of lading to be sent to customers) and file so management has easy access to information.
• Utilize Imaging and Trace Gains software to obtain COAs, Organic documents, and shelf life statements as needed. Use purchase order information on the incoming log and check Imaging software for COA availability.  If unavailable, COA needs to be requested from the buyer or LPC.COA.
• Review and verify requests for checks that need to be sent back to the NC  SB Department of Environmental Quality for submission. (license renewals)
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues.
• Code incoming checks for recycling, record information in a spreadsheet, and forward to corporate for deposit. 
• Maintain petty cash.
• At month end, run reports to determine total case counts for each production line. Ensure that all invoices are received for the given month and contact any outstanding vendors.
• Set up new vendors by obtaining needed information, and forward forms and supporting documentation to corporate. Facilitate all vendor changes by contacting the vendor to confirm information before submitting it to corporate. 
• Accountable for food safety, food quality, and regulatory requirements for their position. 
• Encouraged to notify management about actual or potential food safety issues.
• Adopt and maintain all SQF requirements for their position.
• Empowerment to work with supervision to resolve food safety and food quality issues within their scope of work.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, college degree preferred
• 1-3 years' experience in accounts payable 
• Knowledge of purchase order systems 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Proficient in data entry 
• Must be detailed oriented and can multi-task
• Must have excellent time management skills
• Ability to establish priorities and work independently

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to direct, coach and train others.
• Consultative, influential, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proven organizational skills

• Credibility and Integrity

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

This position requires sufficient physical ability to work in a typical office setting; driving a motor vehicle 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 50 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.