Warehouse Picker Level 1 (HQS)

Vertique Level 1

Buffalo Rock is an award-winning Pepsi-Cola Bottler founded in Birmingham, AL, more than 100 years ago. The Vertique Level 1 positions are responsible for ensuring the timely and correct replenishment of product into the system as well as reworking damaged cases back into inventory.

Essential functions include:

• 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.
• The movement of product from pallets to conveyor lines within an assigned portion of the towers within the automated Vertique system, moving empty pallets to designated areas for removal from the towers, removal, and proper disposal of damaged cases, reworking good product to be placed back into inventory, cleaning of assigned work area, and any other duties assigned as needed.
• Keep all assigned conveyor lanes full, with correct product, as dictated by lighting system.
• Pull empty pallets and wrap out of pick areas and moving to proper locations.
• Communicate with replenishers and system operators via radio throughout shift on status of system in assigned work area.
• Identify need and assist other tower areas when appropriate.
• Rework operations Sort and dispose of damaged items. Repack good product and stage to be placed back into inventory. Track all damaged items to be removed from inventory. Move bins in and out of work areas as needed or filled. Area must be clean and organized at all times.
• Sanitation Maintaining cleanliness of equipment and building.
• Make sound decisions and multitask simultaneously without constant supervision.
• 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.
• 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 Web Based and/or facilitated training.
• Other assigned duties as needed.

Competencies include:

• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• 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.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

Supervisory responsibilities: None

Work environment will require both inside warehouse needs and outside pallet/tray production support. Temperature conditions will vary from extreme heat to extreme cold.

Physical demands:

• 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) - vest, slip resistant shoes, gloves, hair net, eye protection, earplugs
• Position requires physical presence within Vertique system at the Central Hub.

Required education and experience:

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