Material Handler- COR Warehouse

Material Handler- COR Warehouse

Organization Name: Buffalo Rock Company

Website: / buffalorock. com/careers/

Job Department: COR Warehouse

Reports to: COR Warehouse Supervisor

Work Schedule: 12-hour shift, varies

Job Type: Regular

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Amount of Travel Required: None

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 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

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these 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 his/her 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. Partial pallets of materials must be moved for use first.
• Ensure all unused materials are properly received into the Warehouse Management System and placed back into stock.
• Load plastic trays at the Denester, pulls 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. Product may include but is not limited to product to/from franchises/stores, raw materials, purchase product and dunnage.
• 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. Promptly respond to any radio request/call throughout the entire shift.
• 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. In the case of any product spill, mop as needed to keep the floors clean and dry.
• 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. Requires participation in various Food Safety related training that Buffalo Rock utilizes. Required to report potential issues related to Food Safety.
• 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, either web-based, in-house, or any other method provided. 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 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. "
• Live Buffalo Rock's Core Values:

o Committed to serving our communities.

o Customer success drives our success.

o Integrity matters.

o Obsessed with continuous improvement.

o We care for each other.

o Win the day.

Competencies

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Dependability - Ability to behave consistently and predictably; responsible and dependable in fulfilling all the duties.
• Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
• Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct co.