Forklift Operator (Loading)- Central Hub (9:30pm-6am) in Birmingham

Location: Birmingham - Warehouse (Central Hub - Corporate)

Business Segment: COR

Reports to: Warehouse Supervisor – Central Hub

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:30pm-6am

Job Type: Regular

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Amount of Travel Required: None

Job Description Summary/Objective:

Buffalo Rock is an award-winning Pepsi and Keurig Dr Pepper bottler founded in Birmingham, AL more than 123 years ago. The Forklift Operator (Loading) will be responsible for ensuring the routes are loaded with accuracy and efficiency in a timely and safe manner. The Operator will ensure the steady flow of product across the Vertique System and will be able to cross-train and perform any job functions of other Forklift Operators’ positions.

Essential Functions:

• Regular and timely attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Operate different types of forklifts including both stand-up and sit-down, following the Central Hub Loading best practices.
• Perform pre-trip inspection on all power equipment used through InfoLink system.
• Follow all driving work rules and always be aware of your surroundings.
• Offload/Load shipping equipment from the trailers.
• Inspect the general condition of the trailers and equipment.
• Notify the Lead/Supervisor if any abnormality is found.
• Offload product returns from customers and move to the designated staging area.
• Follow loading documentation, ensuring the product loaded is correct and in the right sequence.
• Load the route trucks with accuracy and efficiency.
• Secure the load with a minimum of two straps.
• Move products from backstock locations to the trailers registering the moving transactions into the Warehouse Management System.
• Rotate stock, following Location Base Inventory (LBI) process.
• Ensure that the offline products are loaded as per loading document request.
• Manually build partial pallets from backstock locations to meet the order request.
• Sort and organize empty pallets and move them to the designated Dunnage area.
• Feed the pallet dispensers with the proper empty pallets.
• Collect and move damages to the designated recycling area.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of equipment and work area.
• Use proper lifting techniques to avoid injuries and follow the BRC safety practices.
• Adhere to the established standard operating procedures (SOP) and work instructions.
• Participate in various Food Safety related training.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Exhibit a high level of ethical and moral conduct while at work.
• Responsible for continuous self-improvement through training.
• Ensure that every reasonable precaution is taken to protect the Company from possible damage, theft, or other liabilities.
• Honor and follow through on all business commitments.
• Embody Buffalo Rock’s Purpose of “Building brands through legendary service and remarkable people.”

Physical Demands:

• Lift product up to 30 pounds on a repetitive basis per shift and up to 50 pounds intermittently throughout shift.
• Move and stack pallets weighing up to 65 pounds throughout shift.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and warm environment.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Qualifications:

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Preferred.
• At least one (1) year previous warehouse environment experience.
• At least one (1) year experience as a forklift operator.
• Preferred experience utilizing RF scanners and Warehouse Management Systems.
• Must be able to read product packaging and communicate in English via radio.
• Must be able to pass forklift certification.
• Ability to perform basic math and use Warehouse Management Systems.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic makeup, status as a protected veteran, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.

This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.