Vertique Level 2 (Forklift Operator - Full Pallet, Layer Line and Flow Rack Picking)
Location: Birmingham - Warehouse (Central Hub - Corporate)
Business Segment: COR
Buffalo Rock is an award-winning Pepsi-Cola Bottler founded in Birmingham, AL, more than 100 years ago. The Vertique Level 2 positions are responsible for performing any Level 1 job functions and successfully executing some of the following Level 2 functions: ensuring the timely execution and completion of work involved in receiving, dunnage control, replenishment, full pallet picking, operation of Layer Line, flow rack picking, and sanitation.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
* Regular and timely attendance is an essential function of this position.
* This position will be responsible for performing job functions with the Level 2 position, which includes operating a forklift in a specific area: receiving offloading and putaway, dunnage sorting and loading, full pallet pick, flow rack picking, layer line pulling, and replenishment of the Vertique towers.
* Keep all assigned conveyor lanes full, with correct product, as dictated by the lighting system.
* Must be able to pass forklift certification.
* Perform pre-trip inspection on all power equipment used through the InfoLink system.
* Operate power equipment safely by following all work rules and being aware of surroundings at all times.
* Offloading and putaway of received product.
* Replenishing the correct product into the Vertique slots.
* Replenishing and picking flow racks.
* Pick and stage full pallet picks to the dock as assigned.
* Follow LBI process to ensure proper product rotation of FEFO.
* Monitor quality of products upon receipt.
* Layer Line – Operator will pick, build, and stage layered pallets as indicated through the Vertique pick, verifying and staging pallets for loading.
* Sanitation – Maintaining cleanliness of equipment and building.
* Forklift duties to include all of Tier 1 plus full pallet picks, layer line, dunnage sorting/loading, inbound receiving, and putaway.
* Ability to learn how to successfully operate Tenant Scrubber.
Sanitation
* Must be able to be trained and successfully operate the Tenant scrubber.
* Perform pre-trip inspection on the Tenant scrubber used through the InfoLink System.
* Clean assigned areas within the Vertique Towers, including cleaning of roller racks, mopping assigned areas and spills as they happen, and any other cleaning assigned in the towers.
* Clean assigned areas within the warehouse and around the perimeter of the building.
* Must be able to be trained on and successfully perform light preventive maintenance within the Vertique system.
* Make sound decisions and multitask simultaneously without constant supervision.
* Required to follow the Good Manufacturing Program (GMPs) as listed in Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 21 section 110, participating in various Food Safety related training.
* Responsible for continuous self-improvement through knowledge and use of all Buffalo Rock provided training.
* Other assigned duties as needed.
* Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
* Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
* Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for actions.
* Communication - Ability to communicate effectively with others using spoken word.
* Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals.
* Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
* Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized.
* Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and credible in the workplace.
* Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Work Environment
Working conditions will require both inside warehouse needs and outside pallet/tray production support. Temperature conditions will vary from extreme heat to extreme cold.
Physical Demands
Lift/Carry
* Stand: C
* Walk: C
* Sit: C
* Manually Manipulate: F
* Grasp: C
* Reach Outward: C
* Reach Above Shoulder: C
* Speak: C
* Climb: O
* Crawl: N
* Squat or Kneel: O
* Bend: O
* 10 lbs. or less: F
* 11-20 lbs.: O
* 21-50 lbs.: O
* 51-100 lbs.: N
* Over 100 lbs.: N
Push/Pull
* 12 lbs. or less: F
* 13-25 lbs.: O
* 26-40 lbs.: N
* 41-100 lbs.: N
Other Physical Requirements:
* All tasks within the warehouse are physically demanding and labor-intensive.
* Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
* Push and pull equipment such as merchandise racks and pallet jacks up to .4 miles.
* Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth).
* Sense of Sound - Hearing is required for the total workday.
* Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
* Position requires physical presence within Vertique system at the Central Hub.
Required Education and Experience
* High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required
* 3+ years of forklift experience including sit down and stand-up forklift.
* 1+ year experience working in an automated environment.
* Proficient with Personal Computers and basic use of Windows environment required.
* Ability to read product packaging and communicate in English via radio.
* Preferred prior experience with manual loading and unloading of product in high volume work environment.
Affirmative Action/EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, genetic makeup, status as a protected veteran, or any other factor prohibited by law.
Purpose of Job Description
This job description is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.
I have reviewed this job description, and I can perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
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