Forklift Loading Operator Level lll - Central Hub-6pm-2:30am

Buffalo Rock Company; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Buffalo Rock Company in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Forklift Operator (Loading) to ensure routes are loaded accurately and safely. You will move products across the Vertique System, perform cross-training, and support other forklift operators as needed.

The role requires adherence to SOPs and GMPs, heavy lifting, and maintaining a clean, organized workspace. You will operate stand-up and sit-down forklifts, inspect equipment, and report any issues promptly to the warehouse lead.

Responsibilities

• Regular and timely attendance is essential; must work nights, weekends, holidays.
• Operate forklifts (stand-up and sit-down) per best practices for safe movement.
• Perform pre-trip inspections on power equipment via InfoLink system.
• Follow driving rules and stay aware of surroundings.
• Offload/load trailers; inspect trailers and equipment; report abnormalities to Lead/Supervisor.
• Move products from backstock to trailers; log transactions in Warehouse Management System.
• Rotate stock using FEFO method.
• Secure loads with at least two straps.
• Maintain clean work area; mop spills; follow GMPs and SOPs.
• Adhere to SOPs and work instructions; participate in safety training.
• Other duties as needed.

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

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 Forklift Operator (Loading) will be responsible for ensuring the routes are loaded with accuracy and efficiency in a timely and safe manner. The Operator will ensure the steady flow of product across the Vertique System and will be able to cross-train and perform any job functions of other Forklift Operators’ positions.

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.
• Operate different types of forklifts including both stand-up and sit-down, following the Central Hub Loading best practices to ensure the safe and efficient movement of products.
• Must perform pre-trip inspection on all power equipment used through InfoLink system.
• Follow all driving work rules and always be aware of your surroundings.
• Offload/Load shipping equipment from the trailers. Inspect the general condition of the trailers and equipment. Must notify the Lead/Supervisor if any abnormality is found.
• Offload product returns from customers and move to the designated staging area.
• Follow loading documentation, ensuring the product loaded is correct and in the right sequence, according to the Container ID, route # and trailer #.
• Load the route trucks with accuracy and efficiency, while maintaining the flow across the pallet chain and avoiding palletizer lanes backing up.
• Secure the load with a minimum of two straps.
• Move products from backstock locations to the trailers registering the moving transactions into the Warehouse Management System utilizing electronic devices (tablets, cell phones and RF Scanners).
• Rotate stock, following Location Base Inventory (LBI) process to ensure proper product rotation according to FEFO method.
• Ensure that the offline products are loaded as per loading document request.
• Manually build partial pallets, from backstock locations to meet the order request.
• Must properly handle packaged product, preventing any damage to the product.
• Sort and organize empty pallets and move them to the designated Dunnage area.
• Feed the pallet dispensers with the proper empty pallets to keep the palletizer running.
• Collect and move damages to the designated recycling area.
• Communicate any abnormal or damaged conditions regarding equipment, trailers, and/or products with Warehouse Lead/Supervisor in a timely manner.
• Identify needs and assist other areas when appropriate.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of equipment and work area. In the case of any product spill, mop as needed to keep the floors clean and dry.
• Use proper lifting techniques to avoid injuries and follow the BRC safety practices.
• Make sound decisions and multitask simultaneously without constant supervision.
• Adhere to the established standard operating procedures (SOP) and work instructions.
• 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.

Summary/objective

JOB DESCRIPTION

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 Forklift Operator (Loading) will be responsible for ensuring the routes are loaded with accuracy and efficiency in a timely and safe manner. The Operator will ensure the steady flow of product across the Vertique System and will be able to cross-train and perform any job functions of other Forklift Operators’ positions.

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.
• Operate different types of forklifts including both stand-up and sit-down, following the Central Hub Loading best practices to ensure the safe and efficient movement of products.
• Must perform pre-trip inspection on all power equipment used through InfoLink system.
• Follow all driving work rules and always be aware of your surroundings.
• Offload/Load shipping equipment from the trailers. Inspect the general condition of the trailers and equipment. Must notify the Lead/Supervisor if any abnormality is found.
• Offload product returns from customers and move to the designated staging area.
• Follow loading documentation, ensuring the product loaded is correct and in the right sequence, according to the Container ID, route # and trailer #.
• Load the route trucks with accuracy and efficiency, while maintaining the flow across the pallet chain and avoiding palletizer lanes backing up.
• Secure the load with a minimum of two straps.
• Move products from backstock locations to the trailers registering the moving transactions into the Warehouse Management System utilizing electronic devices (tablets, cell phones and RF Scanners).
• Rotate stock, following Location Base Inventory (LBI) process to ensure proper product rotation according to FEFO method.
• Ensure that the offline products are loaded as per loading document request.
• Manually build partial pallets, from backstock locations to meet the order request.
• Must properly handle packaged product, preventing any damage to the product.
• Sort and organize empty pallets and move them to the designated Dunnage area.
• Feed the pallet dispensers with the proper empty pallets to keep the palletizer running.
• Collect and move damages to the designated recycling area.
• Communicate any abnormal or damaged conditions regarding equipment, trailers, and/or products with Warehouse Lead/Supervisor in a timely manner.
• Identify needs and assist other areas when appropriate.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of equipment and work area. In the case of any product spill, mop as needed to keep the floors clean and dry.
• Use proper lifting techniques to avoid injuries and follow the BRC safety practices.
• Make sound decisions and multitask simultaneously without constant supervision.
• Adhere to the established standard operating procedures (SOP) and work instructions.
• 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.

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

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.