Forklift Operator (Replenishment)- Central Hub 5:45pm

Buffalo Rock Company; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Buffalo Rock is seeking a Forklift Operator (Replenishment) for the Central Hub in Birmingham, AL. You will primarily operate a sit-down forklift and stock sourcing/picking locations in the Vertique Towers, ensuring a continuous flow of products from backstock.

This role requires attention to safety, ability to work flexible shifts, and communicating with the lead and warehouse team via radio. You will follow GMPs and FEFO rotation while keeping equipment and aisles clean.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a sit-down forklift.
• Familiarity with RF scanners or tablets.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and PPE usage.

Responsibilities

• Operate a sit-down forklift to move and stock products.
• Stock sourcing/picking locations in Vertique Towers; ensure flow from backstock.
• Follow safety rules; report malfunctions and incidents.
• Communicate with Lead/Supervisor and team via radio throughout shift.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF Scanner usage

Safety awareness

FEFO stock rotation

Communication

Tools

InfoLink system

Job description

Forklift Operator (Replenishment) - Central Hub

Organization Name: Buffalo Rock Company

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

Job Department: Central Hub - Vertique

Reports to: Warehouse Supervisor - Central Hub

Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, must be flexible

Job Type: Regular

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Amount of Travel Required: None

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 Forklift Operator Replenishment will be primarily operating a sit-down forklift and is responsible for stocking the sourcing/picking locations of the Vertique Towers (HQS/SAW lanes) with products from the backstock locations and ensuring the continuous flow of products from the towers.

Essential functions

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these 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
• Must perform pre-trip inspection on all power equipment used through InfoLink system.
• Operate a sit-down forklift ensuring the safe and efficient movement of products.
• Follow all driving rules and always be aware of the surroundings.
• Report any equipment malfunction and accidents/incidents to a member of the management team.
• Identify and source products from backstock locations utilizing electronic devices (tablets, cell phones and RF Scanners) to process the move transactions.
• Rotate stock, following Location Base Inventory (LBI) process to ensure proper product rotation according to FEFO method.
• Move the correct product from backstock locations to the Vertique Towers picking locations in a timely manner.
• Must properly handle packaged product, preventing any damage to the product.
• Communicate with Lead/Supervisor, warehouse pickers, and system operators via radio throughout shift about the assigned lanes status regarding product needs, empty pallets, and damages collection.
• Identify needs and assist other areas when appropriate.
• Collect and move empty pallets to the designated areas and sort and organize them by type.
• Collect and move the damaged product to the recycling area.
• Maintain clean 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 standard operating procedures 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.

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.
• Embodied 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.
• Teamwork