Forklift Operator (Replenishment)- Central Hub (Sun-Thurs)

Location: Birmingham - Warehouse (Central Hub - Corporate)

Reports to: Warehouse Supervisor – Central Hub

Work Schedule: Sunday-Thursday (11pm-7:30am)

Job Type: Regular

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Amount of Travel Required: None

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.

Role: Forklift Operator – Replenishment. This position primarily operates a sit‑down forklift and is responsible for stocking the sourcing/picking locations of the Vertique Towers (HQS/SAW lanes) with products from the back‑stock locations and ensuring the continuous flow of products from the towers.

Essential Functions

• Regular and timely attendance is essential – position required to work all hours necessary to ensure operations functionality, including nights, weekends, holidays.
• Perform pre‑trip inspection on all power equipment used through InfoLink system.
• Operate a sit‑down forklift ensuring the safe and efficient movement of products.
• Follow all driving rules and be aware of surroundings.
• Report any equipment malfunction and accidents/incidents to a member of the management team.
• Identify and source products from back‑stock locations utilizing electronic devices (tablets, cell phones and RF scanners) to process the move transactions.
• Rotate stock, following Location Based Inventory (LBI) process to ensure proper product rotation according to FEFO method.
• Move the correct product from back‑stock locations to the Vertique Towers picking locations in a timely manner.
• Communicate with Lead/Supervisor, warehouse pickers, and system operators via radio throughout shift about the assigned lanes status regarding product needs, empty pallets, and damages collection.
• Identify needs and assist other areas when appropriate.
• Collect and move empty pallets to the designated areas and sort and organize them by type.
• Collect and move damaged product to the recycling area.
• 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 standard operating procedures 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.
• Embody 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.
• 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 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, walk, sit, manually manipulate, grasp, reach above shoulder, speak, climb – various frequencies.
• Ability to lift product up to 30 lbs on a repetitive basis and up to 50 lbs intermittently.
• Move and stack pallets weighing up to 65 lbs throughout shift.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and warm environment, especially during summer months.
• Hearing required for the total workday.
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – high visibility shirt or safety vest, slip resistant shoes and safety glasses.
• Portion of role requires physical presence within Vertique system at the Central Hub.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Preferred.
• At least one (1) year of experience in warehouse environment: Required.
• At least one (1) year of experience operating a forklift: Required.
• Prior experience utilizing RF scanners and Warehouse Management Systems: Preferred.
• 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.