Warehouse Coordinator

Warehouse Coordinator


Organization Name: Buffalo Rock Company

Website:

Job Department: Operations

Reports to: Warehouse Manager

Work Schedule: Varies

Job Type: Regular

FLSA Status: 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 Warehouse Coordinator is a key member of the Franchise Operations Team responsible for providing efficient daily warehouse functions. Provides day to day supervision over all warehouse operational processes.

Essential functions

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

  • Supervise, train, and assist employee-partners in accomplishing their assigned task.
  • Implement work schedules that will facilitate all shifts work being completed timely and with a minimum of overtime.
  • Coordinate the loading functions within the franchise.
  • Coordinate load crews and temp help.
  • Ensure all warehouse equipment is in proper working condition.
  • Ensure every reasonable precaution is taken to protect all assets, equipment and inventory from damage or theft.
  • Assist with the hiring and disciplinary processes as needed.
  • Enforce all company policies as they relate to safety and security, making sure that all employee-partners are trained in respect to the policies.
  • Review the time and attendance records to ensure accuracy.
  • 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

  • Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
  • Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
  • Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
  • Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
  • Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
  • Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
  • Leadership - Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions.
  • Management Skills - Ability to organize and direct oneself and effectively supervise others.
  • Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
  • Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
  • Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

Supervisory responsibilities

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; making recommendations regarding changes in status.


Work environment

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.


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

O


Manually Manipulate

F


Grasp

C


Reach Outward

F


Reach Above Shoulder

F


Speak

C


Climb

O


Crawl

O


Squat or Kneel

F


Bend

F


10 lbs. or less

C


11-20 lbs.

C


21-50 lbs.

F


51-100 lbs.

O


Over 100 lbs.

O



Push/Pull


12 lbs. or less

C


13-25 lbs.

C


26-40 lbs.

F


41-100 lbs.

C





Other Requirements

  • Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth)
  • Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Slip Resistant Shoes and any other PPE required as a result of a job hazard analysis.
  • All tasks within the warehouse are physically demanding and labor-intensive. Employees within this role are required have the ability to: stand, walk, stoop, reach and climb up and downstairs throughout shift as well as the ability to work in a fast paced and warm environment, especially during summer months.

Required education and experience

  • Education:
    • High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate); Required
  • Experience:
    • Prior Warehouse experience; Required
    • Prior Management experience; Preferred
  • Certifications and Licenses:

o Must be able to be forklift certified.

o Valid Driver License, for state of residence, with good driving record; Preferred

  • Computer Skills:

o Must be proficient with Microsoft Office programs; Required


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.


Other duties

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.


Applicant/Employee-Partner______________________________ Date__________________


Interviewer/Supervisor___________________________________ Date__________________

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