Forklift Operator

Buffalo Rock • Newnan, GA

233d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate); Preferred.
• Must be able to be forklift certified through Buffalo Rock.
• Valid Driver License, for state of residence, with good driving record; Preferred.
• Requires basic knowledge of equipment/tools needed to fulfill the needs of the essential tasks.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks by hand or forklift.
• Move product to ensure correct rotation based on date coding.
• Validate BOL's against actual load, notifying Inventory Coordinator of any discrepancies.
• Verify load seal against the BOL.
• Ensure loads are properly wrapped by machine or hand.
• Build pallets accurately according to loading documents.
• Ensure current safety policies are adhered to by all transport drivers.
• Maintain and swap out electric batteries and/or propane tanks.
• Assist in product movement between warehouses as requested.
• Replenish product pick areas and keep these areas stocked.
• Keep product stock areas organized, stocked, filled and rotated.
• Restock returned product.
• Park trucks and move vehicles as needed.
• Wear all assigned safety equipment and observe safety rules.
• Assist in general housekeeping functions within the warehouse, offices and grounds.
• Complete other activities assigned by supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED