Warehouse Picker 1- Central Hub (5:45pm)

Warehouse Picker 1- Central Hub

Organization Name: Buffalo Rock Company

Website:

Job Department: Central Hub

Reports to: Warehouse Supervisor- Central Hub

Work Schedule: M-F 5:45 PM - 2:15AM

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

Reasonable accommodations 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.

* This position will be responsible for filling 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 good conditions product, keep the conveyor rollers free of plastic or cardboard debris.

* Following the lighting System priorities, the discharge conveyor lamps must keep "GREEN". Chase the "RED" light.

* Keep the assigned lanes running free of jams.

* Pull empty pallets, damaged product and shrink wrap out of the pick areas and move to collection areas.

* Communicate with forklift operators and system operators via radio throughout shift on status of the tower lanes (product needs, product jams, clear false discharges, empty pallet collection, damage product collection) in assigned work area.

* Identify need and assist other tower areas when appropriate.

* Recycle operations - Sort and dispose of damaged items in the respective recycle bins.

* Register all damaged items to be removed from inventory in the damaged logs.

* Sanitation - Maintain cleanliness of equipment and building. The areas must be clean and always organized. Must be swept and clean of all trash, pallet pieces, and all debris. Trash must be dumped. Mop as needed, any product spill to keep the floors clean and dry.

* Proper handling of packaging products, no rough handling.

* Use proper lifting techniques to avoid injuries and follow the safety Central HUB guidelines.

* 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 damages, 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."

* Live Buffalo Rock's Core Values:

o Committed to serving our communities.

o Customer success drives our success.

o Integrity matters.

o Obsessed with continuous improvement.

o We care for each other.

o Win the day.

Competencies

* 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.

* Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.

* 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 under 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:

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

O

Manually Manipulate

F

Grasp

C

Reach Outward

C

Reach Above Shoulder

C

Speak

C

Climb

O

Crawl

N

Squat or Kneel

O

Bend

O

10 lbs. or less

F

11-20 lbs.

F

21-50 lbs.

F

51-100 lbs.

O

Over 100 lbs.

N

Push/Pull

12 lbs. or less

F

13-25 lbs.

O

26-40 lbs.

O

41-100 lbs.

O

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

* Periodic lifting above shoulder height

* Move and stack pallets weighing up to 65 pounds throughout shift.

* Ability to stand, walk, stoop, reach and climb up and down stairs throughout shift.

* Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth). Must be able to distinguish between red, green, and "off" lights.

* 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, mask, eye protection, etc.

* Position requires physical presence within Vertique system at the Central Hub.

Travel required

None

Required education and experience

* Education

o High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Preferred

* Skills

o 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.

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.