Buffalo Rock Company
Central Hub Forklift - Layer Line L3 - 7am to 3:30 pm
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Warehouse Operator – Full Time
Department: Warehouse Job Status: Full Time FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: Warehouse Coordinator/Manager Work Schedule: Varies
Position Summary
Responsible for utilizing a forklift for general warehouse operations, including loading and unloading trucks, product movement, and rotation.
Essential Functions
To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to perform (with or without reasonable accommodation) each essential function effectively:
- Loading & Unloading: Operate a forklift or perform hand loading/unloading of trucks
- Product Rotation: Move and organize products correctly based on date coding
- Inventory Validation: Cross-check Bolings (BOLs) against actual loads and report discrepancies to the Inventory Coordinator
- Load Security: Ensure loads are properly wrapped (by machine or hand)
- Pallet Assembly: Build pallets accurately in accordance with loading documents
- Driver Compliance: Monitor adherence to safety policies by transport drivers
- Seal Verification: Verify load seals against the BOL
- Equipment Maintenance: Swap out electric batteries or propane tanks
- Cross-Warehouse Help: Assist in product movement between facilities
- Safety Compliance: Wear all assigned PPE and observe safety rules
- Training Compliance: Complete ongoing training (web-based, in-house) successfully (including quarterly mandatory training)
Position Qualifications
Core Competencies
- Safety Awareness: Identifies and corrects unsafe working conditions
- Accuracy: Ensures precise execution of tasks
- Accountability: Owns actions and fulfills commitments
- Oral Communication: Verbally conveys information clearly
- Diversity Inclusivity: Works effectively with colleagues from varied backgrounds
- Energetic Work Ethic: Maintains sustained productivity under regular demand
- Organization: Follows a logical approach to task execution
- Honesty/Integrity: Demonstrates credibility in professional behavior
- Resilience: Completes tasks reliably under pressure
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Education & Certifications
- Minimum: Equivalent to a High School Diploma or GED (preferred)
- Licensing: Forklift Certified (eligibility or existing certification mandatory)
Physical Demands
| Activity | Frequency | Weight Lift/Pull |
|---|---|---|
| Posture | ||
| Standing | Constant | |
| Walking | Constant | |
| Sitting | Constant | |
| Manual Manipulation | ||
| Grasping | Frequent | |
| Reaching (Outward) | Frequent | |
| Reaching (Above Shoulder) | Frequent | |
| Climbing | Occasional | |
| Crawling | Occasional | |
| Squatting/Kneeling | Occasional | |
| Bending | Occasional | > 100 lbs |
| Kendall | Occasional | 21-50 lbs |
| Pushing/Pulling | ||
| ≤ 12 lbs | Constant | |
| 13-25 lbs | Constant | |
| 26-40 lbs | Constant | |
| 41-100 lbs | Constant |
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Note: Physical exertion may include standing, walking, and lifting materials up to 100+ pounds in various combinations.
Sensory & Equipment Requirements
- Sight: Clear near, far, depth perception, and color vision
- Hearing: Functional hearing
- Touch: Manipulation of tools/machinery
- Smell: Sensitivity to environmental factors
- Balance: Ability to navigate steady/unstable surfaces
- PPE: Wear vests, slip-resistant footwear, and gloves as required
Work Environment
Conditions range from indoor-to-outdoor settings with extended exposure to extreme temperatures, precipitation, or varying hazards. Adaptability to fluctuating environmental demands is critical.
Employer Notes
This description reflects core job expectations. Additional responsibilities or changes to this role may be introduced by supervisors as determined necessary. It represents a job description only and does not imply contractual guarantees. The employer reserves the right to modify duties or task requirements at any time.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills