Warehouse Picker - Hub

Warehouse Picker 1 – Central Hub

Reports to:

Warehouse Supervisor – Central Hub

Job Department:
Central Hub

Work Schedule:

Monday‑Friday, 7 AM–3:30 PM

Job Type: Regular

FLSA Status:
Non‑Exempt

Buffalo Rock is an award‑winning Pepsi and Keurig Dr Pepper bottler founded in Birmingham, AL, over 123 years ago. Buffalo Rock manages the best beverage portfolio in the country, which includes several beloved global and regional brands.

Warehouse Picker 1 is responsible for ensuring the timely and correct replenishment of product into the Vertique system towers following the best practices including the recycling of damaged cases of product.

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

• Regular and timely attendance is essential. Position requires working all hours necessary to ensure operations function is fulfilled, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Responsible for filling the discharge conveyors of one cell tower with thirty lanes.
• Keep all assigned conveyor lanes full with correct product as dictated by the lighting system.
• Load into discharge conveyors only good condition product and keep the conveyor rollers free of plastic or cardboard debris.
• Following lighting system priorities, keep the discharge conveyor lamps “GREEN”; chase the “RED” light.
• Keep assigned lanes running free of jams.
• Pull empty pallets, damaged product and shrink wrap out of pick areas and move to collection areas.
• Communicate with forklift operators and system operators via radio throughout shift on status of the tower lanes (product needs, jams, false discharges, pallet collection, damage collection).
• Identify need and assist other tower areas when appropriate.
• Recycle operations – sort and dispose of damaged items in the respective recycle bins.
• Register damaged items to be removed from inventory in the damaged logs.
• Sanitation – maintain cleanliness of equipment and building. The area must be clean and organized; sweep, mop, and dispose of all trash and debris.
• Proper handling of packaging products, no rough handling.
• Use proper lifting techniques to avoid injuries and follow safety Central HUB guidelines.
• Follow GMPs listed in CFR 21 section 110; attend food‑safety related training and report potential issues.
• Other assigned duties as needed.

• 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 company.
• Continuously improve through knowledge and use of all Buffalo Rock provided training, either web‑based, in‑house, or other methods. Complete assigned training curriculum.
• Take reasonable precautions to protect the company from possible damages or theft.
• Take reasonable precautions to protect the safety of employees, partners, customers, company 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 communities; customer success drives our success; integrity matters; obsessed with continuous improvement; we care for each other; win the day.

• Accountability – accept responsibility and account for actions.
• Communication, oral – communicate effectively using spoken word.
• Accuracy – perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Dependability – behave consistently and predictably; be responsible and dependable.
• Diversity oriented – work effectively with people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Energetic – work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
• Integrity – be truthful and credible in the workplace.
• Organized – follow a systematic method of performing a task.
• Safety awareness – identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Teamwork – work with others toward daily goals, actively participate, share responsibility and rewards.
• Working under pressure – complete tasks under stressful situations.

• High School Graduate or GED (preferred).
• Must be able to read product packaging and communicate in English via radio.

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.