Warehouse Picker 1- Central Hub 7am-3:30pm in Birmingham

Location: Birmingham - Warehouse (Central Hub - Corporate)

Business Segment: COR

Reports to: Warehouse Supervisor - Central Hub

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7AM - 3:30PM

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

Essential Functions

• Regular and timely attendance; required to work all hours necessary to ensure operations, including nights, weekends, and 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 product in good condition; keep conveyor rollers free of plastic or cardboard debris.
• Follow lighting system priorities, keeping discharge conveyor lamps green and chasing red lights.
• Keep the 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 the shift on tower lane status, product needs, jams, clears, and collections.
• Identify needs and assist other tower areas as appropriate.
• Recycle operations – sort and dispose of damaged items in the respective recycle bins.
• Register all damaged items to be removed from inventory in damaged logs.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and building; sweep, mop, and dispose of trash and debris as needed.
• Handle packaging products properly; avoid rough handling.
• Use proper lifting techniques to avoid injuries and follow safety Central HUB guidelines.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Program GMPs per CFR 21 §110 and complete required food‑safety training.
• Other assigned duties as needed.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Exhibit a high level of ethical and moral conduct while at work or in attendance of any off‑site function during or after work hours.
• Continuously improve through learning and completing all Buffalo Rock training, whether web‑based, in‑house, or otherwise.
• Take every reasonable precaution to protect the company from possible damages, theft, or other liabilities.
• Protect safety of employees, partners, customers, and company 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 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 – communicate effectively with others.
• Accuracy – perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Dependability – act consistently and predictably; satisfy all duties reliably.
• Diversity oriented – work effectively with all people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Energetic – work at sustained pace and produce quality work.
• Integrity – act truthfully and credibly.
• Organized – use systematic methods of performing tasks.
• Safety awareness – identify and correct conditions affecting safety.
• Teamwork – work with others toward daily goals, share responsibilities, and reward contributions.
• Working under pressure – complete tasks under stressful situations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Work Environment

Operating conditions include both inside warehouse needs and outdoor environments; temperature conditions vary from extreme heat to extreme cold.

Physical Demands

The role requires repetitive lifting up to 30 lbs., intermittent lifting up to 50 lbs., standing, walking, stooping, reaching, and climbing stairways. Vision and hearing are required to distinguish lighting signals and hear radio communication. Personal protective equipment such as high‑visibility shirts, safety vests, slip‑resistant shoes, eye protection, and masks are required.

Required Education and Experience

High School Graduate or 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.