COR Warehouse Forklift Operator in Birmingham

Corporate Warehouse Forklift Operator

Organization: Buffalo Rock Company

Reports to: Warehouse Supervisor

Schedule: Varies, may include weekdays, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Type: Regular, FLSA: Non‑Exempt

Job Summary

The Corporate Warehouse Forklift Operator is a key member of the Corporate Warehouse team responsible for operating a forklift for general warehouse operations; this includes loading and unloading trucks, moving and rotating product, and performing other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

• Operate forklift to load/unload trucks, product, raw material, and purchase items.
• Pull from palletizer area: ensure each pallet has a ticket attached and correct stock rotation; maintain no more than three plastic pallet stacks behind each palletizer; do not let full product pallets back up and shut down the palletizer; never load empty pallets into the palletizer except line 4; dispose of all partials at end of run.
• Line‑feeding duties: use partial pallets of crowns and bottles first; ensure can line has trays and lids; keep plastic trays loaded at the denester; pull empty pallets from depalletizer; prevent lines of bottles or cans from running out; help keep hoppers empty.
• Stack individual cases for partial pallet load‑out.
• Perform daily forklift checklist and battery changes; keep assigned area neat and orderly; assist in continuous self‑improvement through training; carry out other duties as assigned; follow Food Safety guidelines (GMPs), participate in training and report potential issues.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Exhibit a high level of ethical conduct while representing Buffalo Rock.
• Ensure adequate precautions to protect the company from damages, theft, and liabilities.
• Protect the safety of employees, partners, and customers.
• Honor all business commitments.

Key Competencies

• Safety Awareness
• Accuracy
• Accountability
• Communication (oral)
• Energetic
• Diversity Orientation
• Ethical
• Organized
• Honesty / Integrity
• Working Under Pressure

Physical Demands

Stand – Constantly
Walk – Constantly
Sit – Constantly
Manually Manipulate – Frequently
Grasp – Frequently
Reach Outward – Frequently
Reach Above Shoulder – Frequently
Speak – Constantly
Climb – Occasionally
Crawl – Occasionally
Squat or Kneel – Occasionally
Bend – Constantly
Lift 10 lbs or less – Constantly
Lift 11‑20 lbs – Constantly
Lift 21‑50 lbs – Frequently
Lift 51‑100 lbs – Occasionally
Lift over 100 lbs – Occasionally
Push/Pull 12 lbs or less – Constantly
Push/Pull 13‑25 lbs – Constantly
Push/Pull 26‑40 lbs – Constantly
Push/Pull 41‑100 lbs – Constantly

Required Education and Experience

• Education: High School Diploma (or GED or high‑school equivalence) – Preferred
• Certification: Forklift certified
• Other: Basic knowledge of equipment/tools needed for assigned tasks

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.