Automated Distribution Systems Operator

Buffalo Rock Company; Milton (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Buffalo Rock Company is seeking an Automated Distribution Systems Operator to keep products moving through the RAPTOR system and to facilitate orders and replenishment tasks. The role requires troubleshooting RAPTOR, overseeing operations, and maintaining product flow with the forklift UI and camera monitoring.

Applicants should understand SOPs and GMPs, perform proper lifting techniques, and communicate with shifts via radio.

Qualifications

• Experience in a warehouse environment.
• Familiarity with automated systems and conveyors.
• Ability to operate a forklift and use radio communication.
• Proficiency with basic MS Office tools.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understand RAPTOR system to troubleshoot issues quickly.
• Oversee RAPTOR operations and facilitate orders.
• Operate the OPTO forklift UI to maintain product flow.
• Monitor product flow using camera system and conveyors.
• Follow SOPs and GMPs; use proper lifting techniques and safety practices.
• Communicate with Shift Leads via radio.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Automated systems

Forklift operation

Radio communication

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

OPTO forklift UI

Camera system

Job description

Automated Distribution Systems Operator

Job Code Draft

FLSA Status NEX

Job Information

Reports To: Franchise Warehouse Manager - Distribution

Work Schedule

Must be flexible

Amount of Travel Required

Up to 10%

Summary/Objective

Buffalo Rock is an award-winning Pepsi and Keurig Dr Pepper bottler founded in Birmingham, AL more than 125 years ago. Buffalo Rock manages the best alcoholic and non‑alcoholic beverage portfolio in the country, which includes several beloved global and regional brands.

The Distribution System Operator is responsible for keeping a continuous flow of products through the RAPTOR system and being able to facilitate orders and complete replenishment tasks, verifying the correct product cases passing through the sequence checks and solving alarms or jams across the conveyors.

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.
• Understand the entire RAPTOR (Robotic Arm Picking-To-Order Release) System process and product flow to troubleshoot and solve issues in a timely manner.
• Oversee the RAPTOR system and be able facilitate orders and complete replenishment tasks.
• Operate the Forklift UI OPTO system to maintain the proper product flow.
• Continuously monitor the product flow using camera system and by walking through the conveyors lanes.
• Pay attention to detail and differentiate between packages.
• Must properly handle packaged products, preventing any damage to the product.
• Communicate with Shift Leads/Supervisor or warehouse picker operators via radio throughout shift.
• Move damaged products by hand out of conveyor areas to the collection areas.
• Recycle operations - Sort and dispose of damaged items in the respective recycle bins.
• Maintain cleanliness of Raptor, equipment and work area.
• Use proper lifting techniques to avoid injuries and follow the BRC safety practices.
• Must comply with all required Lockout/Tagout procedures when working around conveyors, and automated equipment to ensure BRC safety practices
• Make sound decisions and multitask simultaneously without constant supervision.
• Adhere to the established standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
• Required to follow the Good Manufacturing Program GMPs.
• Comply with all Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures to ensure the safe isolation of hazardous energy sources before performing maintenance, servicing, cleaning, or repair of equipment. Properly apply, remove, and verify lockout/tagout devices in accordance with policies, OSHA regulations, and established safety procedures.
• 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 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:
  • Committed to serving our communities.
  • Customer success drives our success.
  • Integrity matters.
  • Obsessed with continuous improvement.
  • We care for each other.
  • 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.
• 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.
• Team Oriented - Willingness to work with others in department to provide the best possible service.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks in stressful situations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Work Environment

Warehouse / Distribution: Work is performed in a warehouse environment with exposure to varying temperatures, loud noise, and moving equipment.

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

• Stand - C
• Walk - C
• Sit - O
• Manually Manipulate - C
• Grasp - O
• Reach Outward - O
• Reach Above Shoulder - O
• Speak - F
• Climb - O
• Crawl - O
• Squat or Kneel - O
• Bend - O

Lift/Carry

• 10 lbs. or less – O
• 11-20 lbs. – O
• 21-50 lbs. – O
• 51-100 lbs. – N
• Over 100 lbs. – N

Push/Pull

• 12 lbs. or less – O
• 13-25 lbs. – O
• 26-40 lbs. – O
• 41-100 lbs. – N

Qualifications

• Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Preferred
• Experience:
  • Must have at least one (1) year of work experience in a warehouse environment: Required
  • 1+ years' experience working in an automated environment: Preferred
  • Must have at least six (6) months' experience operating as a Warehouse Picker, Warehouse Support or Warehouse Forklift Operator: Required
• Skills: Must be able to read product packaging and communicate in English via radio.
• Intermediate Computer skills: Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook): Required

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.

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__________________