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Buffalo Rock Company

Forklift Operator

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What they do

A Forklift or Pallet Jack Operator operates forklift machinery used to lift heavy loads or pallets at a construction site, warehouse or factory.

$41,025 / year median in Florida

+16% projected growth

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Forklift Operator 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 Forklift Operator is a key member of the Franchise Operations Team Responsible for utilizing a forklift for general warehouse operations; replenishing product for pick zones, designated product pick areas, product flow racks, placing product back in stock, loading and unloading trucks, product movement and rotation. Essential functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Required to load and unload trucks by hand or forklift. Required to move product in order to ensure correct rotation based on date coding. Required to validate BOL's against actual load, notifying Inventory Coordinator of any discrepancies. Required to verify load seal against the BOL. Required to ensure loads are properly wrapped by machine or hand. Required to build pallets accurately according to loading documents. Required to ensure current safety policies are adhered to by all transport drivers. Required to maintain and swap out electric batteries and/or propane tanks. Required to assist in product movement between warehouses as requested. Required to replenish product pick areas and keep these areas in product to endure the flow of the picking team. Required to keep product pick areas stocked, filled and rotated. Required to keep product stock areas organized, stocked, filled and rotated. Restock returned product. Required to park trucks and move vehicles as needed. Responsible for wearing all assigned safety equipment and observing safety rules. Assist in general housekeeping functions within the warehouse, offices and grounds. 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 Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and ...For full information see follow application link. To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.