Location Birmingham - Warehouse (Corporate)
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.
Position Summary: The Material Handler will be responsible for ensuring accurate receipts and replenishment of raw materials to Manufacturing, with efficiency and in a safe manner. The Material Handler will also be responsible for handling dunnage and must be able to cross-train and perform any other Forklift Operators’ job functions.
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 sit-down forklift ensuring the safe and efficient movement of products.
* Must perform pre-trip inspection on all power equipment used through InfoLink system.
* 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.
* Must be familiar with warehouse and production areas to ensure best time management in completing assigned duties.
* Rotate stock, following Location Base Inventory (LBI) process to ensure proper product rotation according to FEFO (First Expired / First Out) method.
* Move/replenish raw materials to the production lines with accuracy following the Production Schedule in a timely manner.
* Prevent lines running out of bottles/cans, lids, caps, cartons, or any other packaging materials needed.
* Ensure all unused materials are properly received into the Warehouse Management System and placed back into stock.
* Load plastic trays at the Denester, pull empty pallets from the Depalletizer and keep bins supplied as needed for production lines to run with zero to minimal disruption.
* Load/Offload different materials while inspecting general conditions and quantity.
* Receive materials into the Warehouse Management System utilizing electronic devices (tablets and RF Scanners) to process the receiving/moving transactions.
* Must properly handle raw materials, preventing any damage to the product.
* Load/offload, sort, organize, and stock dunnage from BRC franchises and vendors with efficiency and accuracy.
* Communicate effectively with Production Supervisor through the radio to deliver/pickup materials in a timely manner according to the production needs.
* Collect and move damages to the designated recycling areas.
* Communicate with Lead/Warehouse Supervisor about any damaged or abnormal condition found regarding equipment/trailers/products in a timely manner.
* Identify needs and assist other areas when appropriate.
* Maintain organization and cleanliness of equipment and work area.
* 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 (SOP) and work instructions.
* Required to follow the Good Manufacturing Program GMPs as listed in Code of Federal Regulations CFR 21 section 110.
* Perform 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.
* 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.”
Required Education and Experience:
* High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required
* (1) year previous in warehouse environment: Preferred
* (1) year experience as a forklift operator: Preferred
* Experience utilizing RF scanners and Warehouse Management Systems: Preferred
* Must be able to read product packaging and communicate in English via radio.
* Must be able to pass forklift certification.
* Ability to perform basic math and use Warehouse Management Systems.
* Ability to learn how and successfully operate Tenant Scrubber.
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. 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.
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