Forklift Operator (Replenishment)- Central Hub
Posted 2 hours 7 minutes ago by Buffalo Rock Company
Location: Birmingham - Warehouse (Central Hub - Corporate)
Reports to: Warehouse Supervisor - Central Hub
Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, must be flexible
Job Type: Regular
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Amount of Travel Required: None
Job Description Summary/objectiveBuffalo 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 Replenishment will be primarily operating a sit-down forklift and is responsible for stocking the sourcing/picking locations of the Vertique Towers (HQS/SAW lanes) with products from the backstock locations and ensuring the continuous flow of products from the towers.
Essential functionsReasonable 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
- Must 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 always be aware of the surroundings.
- Report any equipment malfunction and accidents/incidents to a member of the management team.
- Identify and source products from backstock locations utilizing electronic devices (tablets, cell phones and RF scanners) to process the move transactions.
- Rotate stock, following Location Base Inventory (LBI) process to ensure proper product rotation according to FEFO method.
- Move the correct product from backstock 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 the 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.
- 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.
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, work in a fast paced warm environment especially during summer months, hear for the total workday, wear personal protective equipment (PPE) - high visibility shirt or safety vest, slip resistant shoes and safety glasses, and maintain presence within Vertique system at the Central Hub.
Qualifications- High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Preferred
- Must have at least one (1) year of experience in warehouse environment: Required
- Must have 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.