Warehouse Picker 1- Central Hub (5:45pm)

Buffalo Rock Company; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A beverage distribution company in Birmingham, AL, is seeking a Warehouse Picker 1. This role involves the timely replenishment of products, maintaining cleanliness in the work area, and effective communication with team members. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and the ability to work in a physically demanding environment. Candidates must also adhere to safety standards and participate in required training.

Qualifications

• Preferred high school graduate or GED.
• Must read product packaging and communicate in English.
• Experience in a warehouse setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and correct replenishment of products.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and building.
• Communicate with forklift and system operators.
• Handle packaging products properly.

Skills

Ability to communicate via radio

Ability to follow safety guidelines

Teamwork

Dependability

Physical stamina

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Job description

Warehouse Picker 1 – Central Hub

Organization: Buffalo Rock Company

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

Job Department: Central Hub

Reports to: Warehouse Supervisor – Central Hub

Work Schedule: M-F 5:45 PM - 2:15 AM

Job Type: Regular

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Travel Required: None

Job Overview

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 Warehouse Picker 1 is responsible for ensuring the timely and correct replenishment of product into the Vertique system towers following best practices, including recycling damaged cases of product.

Essential Functions

• Regular and timely attendance is an essential function; position required to work all hours necessary, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Fill the discharge conveyors of one cell tower with thirty lanes.
• Keep all assigned conveyor lanes full, with correct product, as dictated by the lighting system.
• Load only good‑condition product into discharge conveyors, keeping the conveyor rollers free of plastic or cardboard debris.
• Maintain blue (green) discharge conveyor lamps; chase red lights.
• Keep assigned lanes running free of jams.
• Remove empty pallets, damaged product, and shrink wrap from pick areas and move them to collection areas.
• Communicate with forklift operators and system operators via radio throughout the shift on status of the tower lanes (product needs, jams, clear false discharges, empty pallet collection, damage collection).
• Identify need and assist other tower areas when appropriate.
• Recycle operations: sort and dispose of damaged items in the respective recycle bins.
• Register all damaged items to be removed from inventory in the damaged logs.
• Sanitation: maintain cleanliness of equipment and building; sweep, mop, and remove all trash, pallet pieces, and debris.
• Properly handle packaging products, avoiding rough handling.
• Use proper lifting techniques to avoid injuries and follow safety Central Hub guidelines.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Program (GMP) requirements (CFR 21 §110) and complete required food‑safety training.
• Other assigned duties as needed.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate or GED: Preferred.
• Must be able to read product packaging and communicate in English via radio.

Physical and Safety Requirements

• Stand, walk, and climb stairs constantly; often walk; occasionally sit.
• Manually manipulate, grasp, reach outward and above shoulder, speak, and occasionally crawl.
• Lift up to 30 pounds repetitively and up to 50 pounds intermittently; load pallets up to 65 pounds; lift products up to 30 lbs., occasionally 50 lbs.; push or pull items ranging from 12–40 lbs.
• Periodic lifting above shoulder height and work in a fast‑paced warm environment.
• Must distinguish between red, green, and off lights.
• Must wear PPE such as high‑visibility shirt or safety vest, slip‑resistant shoes, mask, eye protection, etc.

Competencies

• Accountability
• Communication (oral)
• Accuracy
• Dependability
• Diversity orientation
• Energetic
• Integrity
• Organized
• Safety awareness
• Teamwork
• Ability to work under pressure

Effective‑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.