Vertique Level 2
Organization Name: Buffalo Rock Company
Job Department: Central Hub
Reports to: Vertique Supervisor
Work Schedule: TBD
Job Type: Regular
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Amount of Travel Required: None
Job Description
Summary/objective
Buffalo Rock is an award-winning Pepsi-Cola Bottler founded in Birmingham, AL, more than years ago. The Vertique Level 2 positions are responsible to perform any Level 1 job functions and be able to successfully perform some of the following Level 2 functions that include: ensuring the timely execution and completion of work involved in receiving, dunnage control, replenishment, full pallet picking, operation of Layer Line, flow rack picking, and Sanitation.
Essential functions
1. 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
2. This position will be responsible for performing job functions with the Level 2 position. In Level 2 positions, you will need to successfully operate a forklift in a specific area which includes: receiving offloading and putaway, dunnage sorting and loading, full pallet pick, flow rack picking, layer line pulling, and replenishment of the Vertique towers. Keep all assigned conveyor lanes full, with correct product, as dictated by lighting system.
Forklift
3. Must be able to pass forklift certification.
4. Must perform pre-trip inspection on all power equipment used through InfoLink system.
5. Operate power equipment safely by following all work rules and being aware of surroundings at all times.
6. Offloading and putaway of received product.
7. Replenishing the correct product into the Vertique slots.
8. Replenishing and picking flow racks.
9. Pick and stage full pallet picks to the dock as assigned.
10. Follow LBI process to ensure proper product rotation of FEFO.
11. Monitor quality of products upon receipt.
12. Layer Line – Operator will pick, build, and stage layered pallets as indicated through the Vertique pick. Operator will verify and then stage pallet to be taken to dock for loading. Responsible for cleaning all areas of debris and spills.
13. Sanitation – Maintaining cleanliness of equipment and building.
14. Forklift duties to include all of Tier 1 plus full pallet picks, layer line, dunnage sorting/loading, inbound receiving, and putaway.
15. Ability to learn how to successfully operate Tenant Srubber.
Sanitation
16. Must be able to be trained and successfully operate the Tenant scrubber.
17. Must perform pre-trip inspection on the Tenant scrubber used through the Infolink System.
18. Will clean assigned areas within the Vertique Towers which include: cleaning of roller racks, mop assigned areas and spills as they happen, and any other cleaning assigned in the towers.
19. Will clean assigned areas within the warehouse and around the perimeter of the building.
20. Must be able to be trained on and successfully perform light preventive maintenance within the Vertique system.
21. Make sound decisions and multitask simultaneously without constant supervision.
22. Required to follow the Good Manufacturing Program GMPs as listed in Code of Federal Regulations CFR 21 section. Requires participation in various Food Safety related training that Buffalo Rock utilizes. Required to report potential issues related to Food Safety.
23. 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 Web Based and/or facilitated training.
24. Other assigned duties as needed.
Competencies
25. Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
26. Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
27. Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
28. Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
29. Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
30. Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
31. Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
32. Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
33. Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
Supervisory responsibilities:
None
Work environment:
Working conditions will require both inside warehouse needs and outside pallet/tray production support. Temperature conditions will vary from extreme heat to extreme cold.
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)
Physical Demands
Lift/Carry
Stand
C
Walk
C
Sit
C
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.
O
21-50 lbs.
O
51- lbs.
N
Over lbs.
N
Push/Pull
12 lbs. or less
F
13-25 lbs.
O
26-40 lbs.
N
41- lbs.
N
Other Physical Requirements:
34. All tasks within the warehouse are physically demanding and labor-intensive. Employees within this role are required to:
35. Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
36. Push and pull equipment such as: merchandise racks, speed racks, flat beds, pallet jacks and wire carts the distance of up to .4 miles
37. Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth).
38. Sense of Sound - Hearing is required for the total workday.
39. Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - vest, slip resistant shoes, gloves, hair net, eye protection, earplugs
40. Position requires physical presence within Vertique system at the Central Hub.
Travel required
None
Required education and experience
41. High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required
42. Must have 3+ years of forklift experience which includes sit down and stand-up forklift.
43. 1+ year experience working in an automated environment.
44. Proficient with Personal Computers and basic use of Windows environment required.
45. Be able to read product packaging and communicate in English via radio.
46. Prefer prior experience with manual loading and unloading of product in high volume work environment.
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.
Purpose of Job Description
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.
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