Forklift Operator 2 p.m. - 10 p.m.

About the Role

Buffalo Rock is an award-winning Pepsi and Keurig Dr Pepper bottler founded in Birmingham, AL more than 123 years ago. Buffalo Rock manages a leading beverage portfolio that includes several beloved global and regional brands. The Forklift Operator is a key member of the Franchise Operations Team responsible for utilizing a forklift for general warehouse operations, including replenishing product, loading and unloading trucks, product movement, and rotation.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks by hand or forklift.
• Move product to ensure correct rotation based on date coding.
• Validate Bills of Lading (BOLs) against actual loads and notify Inventory Coordinator of any discrepancies.
• Verify load seals against the BOL.
• Ensure loads are properly wrapped by machine or hand.
• Build pallets accurately according to loading documents.
• Adhere to current safety policies for all transport drivers.
• Maintain and swap out electric batteries and/or propane tanks.
• Assist in product movement between warehouses as requested.
• Replenish product pick areas and keep them stocked, filled, and rotated to support the picking team.
• Keep product stock areas organized, stocked, and rotated.
• Restock returned product.
• Park trucks and move vehicles as needed.
• Wear all assigned safety equipment and observe safety rules.
• Assist in general housekeeping functions within the warehouse, offices, and grounds.
• Complete other activities assigned by supervisor.
• Exhibit high ethical and moral conduct while representing Buffalo Rock Company.
• Complete assigned training curriculum, including web-based, in-house, or other provided methods.
• Take reasonable precautions to protect the Company from damages, theft, or liabilities and ensure employee and customer safety.
• Embody Buffalo Rock’s Purpose: “Building brands through legendary service and remarkable people.”
• Live Buffalo Rock’s Core Values: committed to serving communities, customer success, integrity, continuous improvement, care for each other, and winning the day.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate).
• Forklift certification through Buffalo Rock (preferred).
• Valid Driver License with a good driving record.
• Basic knowledge of equipment/tools needed for essential tasks.

Skills

• Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility for actions.
• Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Oral Communication – Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• 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 accepted standards.
• Honesty/Integrity – Ability to be truthful and credible in the workplace.
• Organized – Ability to follow a systematic method of performing tasks.
• Safety Awareness – Ability to identify and correct conditions affecting employee safety.
• Working Under Pressure – Ability to complete tasks under stressful situations.

Work Environment

Working conditions will be inside and outside where temperatures vary from extreme heat to extreme cold, working in rain or snow, all for extended periods.

Physical Demands

• Standing: Constantly (more than 66% of the time).
• Walking: Constantly.
• Sitting: Constantly.
• Manually Manipulate: Frequently (33%-66% of the time).
• Grasping: Frequently.
• Reaching Outward: Frequently.
• Reaching Above Shoulder: Frequently.
• Speaking: Constantly.
• Climbing: Occasionally (up to 33% of the time).
• Crawling: Occasionally.
• Squatting or Kneeling: Occasionally.
• Bending: Constantly.
• Lifting/Carrying: 10 lbs. or less (Constantly), 11-20 lbs. (Constantly), 21-50 lbs. (Frequently), 51-100 lbs. (Occasionally).
• Pushing/Pulling: 12 lbs. or less (Constantly), 13-25 lbs. (Constantly), 26-40 lbs. (Constantly), 41-100 lbs. (Constantly).

All tasks within the warehouse are physically demanding and labor-intensive. Employees must be able to stand, walk, stoop, reach, and climb throughout the shift, as well as work in a fast-paced and warm environment, especially during summer months.

Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including slip-resistant shoes and any other PPE required by job hazard analysis.