Warehouse Picker- Franchise

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

Job summary

A leading beverage distributor in Columbus, Georgia is seeking a Warehouse Picker to handle inventory movement including picking orders and loading delivery vehicles. Candidates must have a High School Diploma, possess a Forklift Certification, and be capable of performing physically demanding tasks. This position emphasizes safety and accuracy in all operations, ensuring 100% order correctness. Join a strong team committed to serving the community and achieving customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Must be Forklift Certified by Buffalo Rock Company.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Pick orders as assigned and verify their accuracy.
• Ensure work area is kept clean and organized.
• Load and unload trucks as required.

Skills

Accuracy

Communication

Accountability

Education

High School Diploma (or GED)

Tools

Forklift Certification

Job description

Warehouse Picker

Organization Name: Buffalo Rock Company

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

Job Department: Operations

Reports to: Warehouse Coordinator/Warehouse Manager

Work Schedule: Varies

Job Type: Regular

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Amount of Travel Required: N/A

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 Warehouse Picker covers all aspects of inventory movement through the building of designated pallets and the loading and unloading of delivery vehicles. This position picks all orders processed as assigned by Warehouse Management. The picker is responsible for the 100% accuracy of the orders he or she picks. All orders must be verified for accuracy and signed by the picker once complete.

Essential functions

• Required to pick orders as assigned by Warehouse Management.
• Required to verify the accuracy of the order and sign the pick ticket.
• Must ensure product is leveled after picking at the end of each shift.
• Must be able to pick with accuracy. Pick ticket order accuracy goal is 100% to ensure ASN compliance.
• Build mixed pallets according to loading documentation to be placed on delivery vehicles.
• Responsible for verification of date codes.
• Responsible for accuracy of pallets built.
• Required to load and unload trucks by hand as required by supervisor.
• May load and unload trucks by forklift, if certified.
• Ensure work area is kept clean and clear of debris.
• Restock returned product.
• Responsible for handling and stacking of pallets and trays.
• Responsible for applying shrink wrap to completed pallets either by hand or by machine.
• Responsible for wearing all assigned safety equipment and observing safety rules.
• May assist in general housekeeping functions within the warehouse.
• Required to complete other activities assigned by supervisor.

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 damages, 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."

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.
• 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 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.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

Other Requirements

• Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth)
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Slip Resistant Shoes and any other PPE required as a result of a job hazard analysis.
• All tasks within the warehouse are physically demanding and labor-intensive. Employees within this role are required have the ability to: stand, walk, stoop, reach and climb up and downstairs throughout shift as well as the ability to work in a fast paced and warm environment, especially during summer months.

Required education and experience

• Education:
  • High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate); Preferred
• Experience:
  • No prior experience necessary.
• Other Requirements:
  • Must be able to be Forklift Certified by Buffalo Rock Company.
  • Requires basic knowledge of equipment /tools needed to fulfill the needs of the essential tasks.

Physical Demands

• Stand: Constantly
• Walk: Constantly
• Sit: Occasionally
• Manually Manipulate: Frequently
• Grasp: Frequently
• Reach Outward: Constantly
• Reach Above Shoulder: Constantly
• Speak: Constantly
• Climb: Frequently
• Crawl: Occasionally
• Squat or Kneel: Occasionally
• Bend: Constantly

Lift/Carry:
10 lbs. or less: Constantly
11-20 lbs.: Constantly
21-50 lbs.: Frequently
51-100 lbs.: Occasionally
Over 100 lbs.: Occasionally

Push/Pull:
12 lbs. or less: Constantly
13-25 lbs.: Constantly
26-40 lbs.: Constantly
41-100 lbs.: Constantly

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.