Warehouse Picker 1- Central Hub (7am) in Birmingham

Job Description

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 the best practices including the recycling of damaged cases of product.

Essential Functions

• Regular and timely attendance. Position is required to work all hours necessary to ensure operations function is fulfilled, 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, keep the conveyor rollers free of plastic or cardboard debris.
• Following the lighting system priorities, keep the discharge conveyor lamps \”GREEN\” and chase the \”RED\” light.
• Keep the assigned lanes running free of jams.
• Pull empty pallets, damaged product and shrink wrap out of the pick areas and move to collection areas.
• Communicate with forklift operators and system operators via radio throughout shift on status of the tower lanes (product needs, product jams, clear false discharges, empty pallet collection, damage product collection) in assigned work area.
• 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. The areas must be clean and always organized. Must be swept and clean of all trash, pallet pieces, and all debris. Trash must be dumped. Mop as needed. Any product spill to keep the floors clean and dry.
• Proper handling of packaging products, no rough handling.
• Use proper lifting techniques to avoid injuries and follow the safety Central HUB guidelines.
• Required to follow the Good Manufacturing Program GMPs as listed in Code of Federal Regulations CFR 21 section 110. Requires participation in various food‑safety related training that Buffalo Rock utilizes. Required to report potential issues related to food safety.
• Other assigned duties as needed.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Must exhibit a high level of ethical and moral conduct while at work or in attendance of any off‑site function during work hours or after work hours while representing the Buffalo Rock Company.
• Responsible for continuous self‑improvement through the knowledge and use of all Buffalo Rock provided training, either web‑based, in‑house, or any other provided method. Must successfully complete assigned training curriculum, including but not limited to online and/or facilitated training.
• Ensure that every reasonable precaution is taken to protect the company from possible damages, theft, or other liabilities.
• Ensure that every reasonable precaution is taken to protect the safety of employee‑partners, self, customers, Buffalo Rock property, and customer property.
• Honor and follow through on all business commitments.
• Embodies Buffalo Rock’s purpose of \”Building brands through legendary service and remarkable people.\”
• 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 – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Communication, Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Dependability – Ability to behave consistently and predictably; responsible and dependable in fulfilling all the duties.
• Diversity Oriented – Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Energetic – Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
• Integrity – Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Organized – Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Safety Awareness – Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Teamwork – Ability to work with others toward the daily goals, participating actively, sharing responsibility and rewards.
• Working Under Pressure – Ability to complete assigned tasks under 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.

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 – 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33%-66% of the time (2.5 – 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Physical Demands

• Lift/Carry – Lift product up to 30 pounds on a repetitive basis per shift and up to 50 pounds intermittently throughout the shift.
• Periodic lifting above shoulder height.
• Move and stack pallets up to 65 pounds throughout the shift.
• Stand, walk, stoop, reach and climb up and down stairs throughout the shift.
• Vision – Must distinguish between red, green, and \”off\” lights.
• Hearing – Required for the total workday.
• Personal Protective Equipment – high‑visibility shirt or safety vest, slip‑resistant shoes, mask, eye protection, etc.
• Physical presence within Vertique system at Central Hub.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Preferred.
• Must be able 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, color, 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.

I have reviewed this job description, and I can perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Applicant/Employee‑Partner______________________________ Date__________________