Warehouse Picker- Franchise

Warehouse Picker

Organization Name: Buffalo Rock Company

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

Job Department: Operations

Reports to: Warehouse Coordinator/Warehouse Manager

Work Schedule: Varies

Job Type: Regular

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Amount of Travel Required: N/A 

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 Warehouse Picker covers all aspects of inventory movement through the building of designated pallets and the loading and unloading of delivery vehicles. This position picks all orders processed as assigned by Warehouse Management. The picker is responsible for the 100% accuracy of the orders he or she picks. All orders must be verified for accuracy and signed by the picker once complete.

Essential functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Required to pick orders as assigned by Warehouse Management.
• Required to verify the accuracy of the order and sign the pick ticket.
• Must ensure product is leveled after picking at the end of each shift.
• Must be able to pick with accuracy. The pick ticket order accuracy goal is 100% to ensure ASN compliance.
• Build mixed pallets according to loading documentation to be placed on delivery vehicles.
• Responsible for verification of date codes.
• Responsible for accuracy of pallets built.
• Required to load and unload trucks by hand as required by supervisor.
• May load and unload trucks by forklift, if certified.
• Ensure work area is kept clean and clear of debris.
• Restock returned product.
• Responsible for handling and stacking of pallets and trays.
• Responsible for applying shrink wrap to completed pallets either by hand or by machine.
• Responsible for wearing all assigned safety equipment and observing safety rules.
• May assist in general housekeeping functions within the warehouse.
• Required to complete other activities assigned by supervisor. 

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 provided method. 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 damages, 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

Competencies

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• 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.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

Supervisory responsibilities

 NA

Work environment

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

Physical demands

N (Not Applicable)     Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally)         Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs/day)

F (Frequently)             Position requires this activity from 33%-66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day)

C (Constantly)            Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day)

Other Requirements

• Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth)
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Slip Resistant Shoes and any other PPE required as a result of a job hazard analysis.
• All tasks within the warehouse are physically demanding and labor-intensive. Employees within this role are required have the ability to: stand, walk, stoop, reach and climb up and downstairs throughout shift as well as the ability to work in a fast paced and warm environment, especially during summer months.

Required education and experience

• Education:
  • High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate); Preferred
• Experience:
  • No prior experience necessary.
• Other Requirements:

• Must be able to be Forklift Certified by Buffalo Rock Company.
• Requires basic knowledge of equipment /tools needed to fulfill the needs of the essential tasks.  

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.

Other duties

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. 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. 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. 

I have reviewed this job description, and I can perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Applicant/Employee-Partner______________________________     Date__________________

Interviewer/Supervisor___________________________________    Date__________________