Forklift Operator (Loading)- Central Hub

Job Description

Location Birmingham – Warehouse (Central Hub – Corporate)

Reports to: Warehouse Supervisor – Central Hub

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 4:30pm- 1:00am

Job Type: Regular

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Amount of Travel Required: None

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 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

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Regular and timely attendance is an essential function of this position. Position is required to work all hours necessary to ensure operations function is fulfilled, including nights, weekends, holidays.
• Operate different types of forklifts including both stand-up and sit-down, following the Central Hub Loading best practices to ensure the safe and efficient movement of products.
• Must 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. Must 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, according to the Container ID, route # and trailer #.
• Load the route trucks with accuracy and efficiency, while maintaining the flow across the pallet chain and avoiding palletizer lanes backing up.
• 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 utilizing electronic devices (tablets, cell phones and RF Scanners).
• Rotate stock, following Location Base Inventory (LBI) process to ensure proper product rotation according to FEFO method.
• Ensure that the offline products are loaded as per loading document request.
• Manually build partial pallets, from backstock locations to meet the order request.
• Must properly handle packaged product, preventing any damage to the product.
• Sort and organize empty pallets and move them to the designated Dunnage area.
• Feed the pallet dispensers with the proper empty pallets to keep the palletizer running.
• Collect and move damages to the designated recycling area.
• Identify needs and assist other areas when appropriate.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of equipment and work area. In the case of any product spill, mop as needed to keep the floors clean and dry.
• Use proper lifting techniques to avoid injuries and follow the BRC safety practices.
• Make sound decisions and multitask simultaneously without constant supervision.
• Adhere to the established standard operating procedures (SOP) and work instructions.
• 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 damage, 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.
• Embod… (we need to include values list bullet lines separate)

• Committed to serving our communities.
• Customer success drives our success.
• Integrity matters.
• Obsessed with continuous improvement.
• We care for each other.
• Win the day.

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

Stand

C

Walk

C

Sit

C

Manually Manipulate

F

Grasp

C

C

Reach Above Shoulder

C

Speak

C

Climb

O

N

Squat or Kneel

O

O

F

11-20 lbs.

O

21-50 lbs.

O

51-100 lbs.

N

Over 100 lbs.

N

Push/Pull

F

13-25 lbs.

O

26-40 lbs.

N

41-100 lbs.

N

Other Physical Requirements

All tasks within the warehouse are physically demanding and labor-intensive. Employees within this role are required to:

• 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, especially during summer months.
• Sense of Sound – Hearing is required for the total workday.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – high visibility shirt or safety vest, slip resistant shoes and safety glasses.
• Position requires physical presence within Vertique system at the Central Hub.

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Preferred
• Must have at least one (1) year previous warehouse environment
• Must have 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, 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.

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