Forklift Operator (Loading)- Central Hub-6pm-2:30am

Forklift Operator (Loading) – Central Hub

Organization Name: Buffalo Rock Company

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

Job Department: Central Hub - Vertique

Reports to: Warehouse Supervisor – Central Hub

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, must be flexible  

Job Type: Regular

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 

Amount of Travel Required: None

Job Description 

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 Forklift Operator (Loading) will be responsible for ensuring the routes are loaded with accuracy and efficiency in a timely and safe manner. The Operator will ensure the steady flow of product across the Vertique System and will be able to cross-train and perform any job functions of other Forklift Operators’ positions.

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 different types of forklifts including both stand-up and sit-down, following the Central Hub Loading best practices to ensure the safe and efficient movement of products.

·       Must perform pre-trip inspection on all power equipment used through InfoLink system.

·       Follow all driving work rules and always be aware of your surroundings.

·       Offload/Load shipping equipment from the trailers. Inspect the general condition of the trailers and equipment. Must notify the Lead/Supervisor if any abnormality is found.

·       Offload product returns from customers and move to the designated staging area.

·       Follow loading documentation, ensuring the product loaded is correct and in the right sequence, according to the Container ID, route # and trailer #.

·       Load the route trucks with accuracy