Warehouse Picker 1- Central Hub (5:45pm) in Birmingham

Location: Birmingham - Warehouse (Central Hub - Corporate)

Business Segment: COR

Reports to: Warehouse Supervisor- Central Hub

Work Schedule: M-F 5:45 PM - 2:15 AM

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. Buffalo Rock manages the best beverage portfolio in the country, which includes several beloved global and regional brands. The Warehouse Picker 1 is responsible for ensuring the timely and correct replenishment of product into the Vertique system towers following best practices, including recycling of damaged cases of product. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Essential Functions

• Regular and timely attendance is essential. Position must work all hours necessary to ensure operations function, including nights, weekends, holidays.
• Fill the discharge conveyors of one cell tower with thirty lanes.
• Keep all assigned conveyor lanes full, with correct product, as dictated by the lighting system.
• Load into discharge conveyors only good condition product and keep the conveyor rollers free of plastic or cardboard debris.
• Maintain discharge conveyor lamps on “GREEN” following lighting system priorities; chase the “RED” light.
• Keep assigned lanes running free of jams.
• Pull empty pallets, damaged product, and shrink wrap out of pick areas and move to collection areas.
• Communicate with forklift operators and system operators via radio throughout shift on status of tower lanes (product needs, product jams, clear false discharges, empty pallet collection, damage product collection).
• Identify need and assist other tower areas when appropriate.
• Recycle operations – sort and dispose of damaged items in the respective recycle bins.
• Register all damaged items to be removed from inventory in the damaged logs.
• Sanitation – maintain cleanliness of equipment and building. Areas must be clean, organized, swept, trash dumped, mop as needed, keep floors dry.
• Proper handling of packaging products, no rough handling.
• Use proper lifting techniques to avoid injuries and follow Central HUB safety guidelines.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Program GMPs (CFR 21 §110) and complete food safety training; report potential food safety issues.
• Other assigned duties as needed.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Show high level of ethical and moral conduct at work and during off‑site functions.
• Commit to continuous self‑improvement through all Buffalo Rock training programs; complete assigned training curriculum.
• Treat all situations with precaution to protect the company from damages, theft, or liability.
• Protect safety of employees, partners, customers, and property.
• Honor and follow through on all business commitments.
• Embodiment of Buffalo Rock’s purpose: “Building brands through legendary service and remarkable people.”
• Live company values: Committed to serving our communities. Customer success drives our success. Integrity matters. Obsessed with continuous improvement. We care for each other. Win the day.
• Accountability – accept responsibility and account for actions.
• Communication (oral) – effective spoken communication.
• Accuracy – perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Dependability – behave consistently and predictably; responsible in fulfilling duties.
• Diversity oriented – work effectively with people of all backgrounds.
• Energetic – sustain pace and produce quality work.
• Integrity – be truthful and credible.
• Organized – follow systematic methods.
• Safety awareness – identify and correct safety conditions.
• Teamwork – collaborate toward daily goals.
• Working under pressure – complete tasks in stressful situations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Work Environment

Working conditions will require both inside warehouse needs and outside. Temperature conditions will vary from extreme heat to extreme cold.

Physical Demands

• Lift/Carry
• Stand – Constantly
• Walk – Constantly
• Sit – Occasionally
• Manually Manipulate – Frequently
• Grasp – Constantly
• Reach Above Shoulder – Constantly
• Speak – Constantly
• Climb – Occasionally

Push/Pull

• 13–25 lbs – Frequently
• 26–40 lbs – Occasionally
• 41–100 lbs – Occasionally

Other Physical Requirements

All tasks are physically demanding and labor‑intensive. Lift product up to 30 lbs repeatedly per shift and up to 50 lbs intermittently. Periodic lifting above shoulder height. Move and stack pallets up to 65 lbs during shift. Stand, walk, stoop, reach, and climb stairs throughout shift. Vision: near, distance, colour, peripheral, depth; distinguish red, green, and off lights. Work in fast‑paced, warm environment (especially summer). Hearing required for total workday. Wear PPE – high visibility shirt or vest, slip‑resistant shoes, mask, eye protection. Position requires physical presence within Vertique system at Central Hub.

Required Education and Experience

High School Graduate or GED (Preferred). Ability to read product packaging and communicate in English via radio.

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.

Purpose of Job Description

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. 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.