Production Support

Buffalo Rock Company; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Production Support member to join their team. This entry-level position is vital for maintaining cleanliness in production areas and learning the operation of machinery. Candidates will play a crucial role in ensuring food safety and quality standards are met while gaining valuable experience in a dynamic environment. If you're eager to start your career in production and contribute to a respected company, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position essential for learning machinery operation.
• Responsible for maintaining cleanliness in manufacturing areas.

Responsibilities

• Keep all floor areas clean utilizing broom and hoses.
• Train on production lines to learn various machines/jobs.

Skills

Cleaning Skills

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Production Support

Organization Name: Buffalo Rock Company

Website: https://www.buffalorock.com/careers/

Job Department: COR Production

Reports to: Production Supervisor

Work Schedule: 12-hour shift; Varies

Job Type: Regular

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Amount of Travel Required: N/A

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 Production Support is a key member of the Production team. This position is an entry level position essential for learning how to operate machinery and keeping all manufacturing areas clean.

Essential functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Required to keep all floor areas in and outside plant area clean utilizing broom and hoses.
• Required to pick up trash from plant grounds including parking lot.
• Must clean floor drains and screens as needed.
• Required to empty and clean recycling hopper and return to assigned area.
• Required to sort items for recycling, placing in appropriate compactor/crusher.
• Required to empty trashcans throughout plant.
• Required to keep lunchroom and restrooms cleaned and supplied.
• Required to move pallets of drinks as needed.
• Required to train on production lines to learn various machines/jobs in order to advance as well as to relieve line employees for breaks and absenteeism.
• Requires long periods of walking and standing.
• Run floor scrubber as needed to clean floors.
• Paint catwalks, machinery, walls, etc. as needed.
• 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.

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."
• Live Buffalo Rock's Core Values:

oCommitted to serving our communities.

oCustomer success drives our success.

oIntegrity matters.

oObsessed with continuous improvement.

oWe care for each other.

oWin the day.

Competencies

*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 ones ability using his or her own drive or initiative.

Supervisory responsibilities

NA

Work environment

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.

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 N Manually Manipulate O Grasp F Reach Outward F Reach Above Shoulder F Speak O Climb O Crawl O Squat or Kneel O Bend O	Push/Pull 10 lbs. or less F 11-20 lbs. F 21-50 lbs. O 51-100 lbs. N Over 100 lbs. N 12 lbs. or less F 13-25 lbs. F 26-40 lbs. O 41-100 lbs. O

Other Physical Requirements

*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

Required education and experience

• Education: High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate); Preferred
• Experience: None

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.

Other duties

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.

I have reviewed this job description, and I can perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Applicant/Employee-Partner______________________________ Date__________________

Interviewer/Supervisor___________________________________ Date__________________