Rework Support - Manufacturing Warehouse

Rework Support - Manufacturing Warehouse

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 Rework Support will primarily be responsible for the rework process of damaged products, that includes but is not limited to removing, restacking, wrapping and printing labels for damaged products. The Rework Support must ensure quality standards are met before the product is shipped to customers. The Rework Support will also assist with inventory activities such as cycle counts, inventory adjustments, and recycling activities.

Essential functions include:

• 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 the driving rules and always be aware of the surroundings.
• Report any equipment malfunction and accident/incident 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.
• Identify non-conforming packaging. Ensure each pallet of product has the correct number of cases, wrap, labels, etc.
• Minimize waste by performing rework activities on defective products according to established procedures and guidelines in an efficient and safe manner.
• Adjust inventory in the Warehouse Management System utilizing electronic devices (tablets and RF Scanners) to process inventory adjustments.
• Bail the cardboard and plastic waste using compactors.
• Ensure that reworked products meet quality standards and specifications before they are returned to backstock locations or shipped to customers.
• Communicate effectively with Warehouse Supervisor and other team members to resolve any rework issues in a timely manner.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of equipment and work area. Work area must be swept and clean of all trash, pallet pieces, and debris. Trash must be dumped. In the case of any product spill, mop as needed to keep the floors clean and dry.
• Collect and move damages to the designated recycling areas.
• Participate in recycling activities as needed.
• Identify needs and assist other areas when appropriate.
• 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 (SOPs) 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 include:

• 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:
• Committed to serving our communities.
• Customer success drives our success.
• Integrity matters.
• Obsessed with continuous improvement.
• We care for each other.
• 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 conditions that affect employee safety.
• Teamwork – Ability to work with others toward the daily goals, participating actively, sharing responsibility and rewards.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

Supervisory responsibilities: None

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:

• Physical Demands
• Lift/Carry
• Stand - C
• Walk - C
• Sit - O
• 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. - F
• 21-50 lbs. - F
• 51-100 lbs. - O
• Over 100 lbs. - N
• Push/Pull
• 12 lbs. or less - F
• 13-25 lbs. - O
• 26-40 lbs. - O
• 41-100 lbs. - O
• All tasks within the warehouse are physically demanding and labor-intensive. Employees within this role are required to:
• Lift product up to 30 pounds on a repetitive basis per shift and up to 50 pounds intermittently throughout shift.
• Periodic lifting above shoulder height.
• Move and stack pallets weighing up to 65 pounds throughout shift.
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, reach and climb up and down stairs throughout shift.
• Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth).
• Ability to work in a fast paced and warm environment, especially during summer months.
• Sense of Sound - Hearing is required for the total workday.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – high visibility shirt or safety vest, slip resistant shoes and safety glasses.
• Sense of Balance.
• Position requires physical presence at the Manufacturing Warehouse.

Travel required: None

Required education and experience:

• Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Preferred
• Experience: 6+ months previous in warehouse environment: Preferred
• 6+ months experience as a forklift operator: Preferred
• Experience utilizing RF scanners and Warehouse Management Systems: Preferred
• Skills: Must be able to read product packaging and communicate in English. Must be able to pass forklift certification. Ability to perform basic math and use Warehouse Management Systems. Must be able to successfully operate Tenant Scrubber.

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