Manufacturing Container Support- Plastic Cutter

Manufacturing Container Support (Plastic Cutter)

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 Manufacturing Container Handler is a key member of the Production team. This position is responsible for the influx of bottles and cans to the depalletizers, as well as general housekeeping of the depalletizer area.

Must cut and clear plastic wrap and/or bands from incoming raw material pallets.

Pick up trash from plant floor in and around the depalletizers.

Empty and clean recycling and trash cans and return to assigned area.

Sort items for recycling, placing in appropriate compactor/crusher.

Recycle shipping bands through the band chipper.

Clean out the inside of the depalletizer elevators when the lines are down.

Band and/or wrap partial pallets for storage.

Operate the remote-control panels at the bottom of the depalletizers.

Keep all floor areas in and around the depalletizers clean utilizing broom and air hoses.

Train others in these duties.

May be required to work varying shifts, weekends and/or overtime if needed to meet customer demand.

FOOD SAFETY: 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.

Carry out other duties as assigned.

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."

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.

Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.

Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.

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.

Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.

Honesty / 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.

Self-Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using his or her own drive or initiative.

Working conditions will be inside and outside where temperatures will vary from extreme heat to extreme cold, working in rain or snow, all for extended periods.

Vision (Near, Distance, Depth)

Sense of Sound - Hearing is required from 2/3 to a full workday.

Sense of Touch

Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - eye protection, burning glasses

Sense of Balance

NA

Education: High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate); Preferred

Experience: None

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.