Manufacturing Container - Plastic Cutter

Overview

Manufacturing Container Support
- Plastic Cutter Location Birmingham - Corporate Headquarters | Business Segment COR

Manufacturing Container Support (Plastic Cutter)

Work Schedule:

12-hour shift (Red Nights)

Job Type: Regular

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Amount of

Travel Required:

N/A

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 Manufacturing Container Handler is a key member of the Production team. This position is responsible for the influx of bottles and cans to the depalletizers, as well as general housekeeping of the depalletizer area.

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

• Must cut and clear plastic wrap and/or bands from incoming raw material pallets.
• Pick up trash from plant floor in and around the depalletizers.
• Empty and clean recycling and trash cans and return to assigned area.
• Sort items for recycling, placing in appropriate compactor/crusher.
• Recycle shipping bands through the band chipper.
• Clean out the inside of the depalletizer elevators when the lines are down.
• Band and/or wrap partial pallets for storage.
• Operate the remote-control panels at the bottom of the depalletizers.
• Keep all floor areas in and around the depalletizers clean utilizing broom and air hoses.
• Train others in these duties.
• May be required to work varying shifts, weekends and/or overtime if needed to meet customer demand.
• FOOD SAFETY: 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.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

• 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 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.”

• Committed to serving our communities.
• Customer success drives our success.
• Integrity matters.
• Obsessed with continuous improvement.
• We care for each other.
• Win the day.

Required education and experience

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate);
  Preferred
• Experience:
  
  None

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.

Lift/Carry

• Stand: C
• Walk: C
• Sit: N
• Manually Manipulate: O
• Grasp: F
• Reach Above Shoulder: F
• Speak: O
• Climb: O
• Squat or Kneel: O
• 11-20 lbs.: F
• 21-50 lbs.: O
• 51-100 lbs.: N
• Over 100 lbs.: N

Push/Pull

• 13-25 lbs.: F
• 26-40 lbs.: F
• 41-100 lbs.: O

Other Physical Requirements

• Vision (Near, Distance, Depth)
• Sense of Sound - Hearing is required from 2/3 to a full workday.
• Sense of Touch
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - eye protection, burning glasses
• Sense of Balance

NA

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.

This job description 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.