Distribution Operator 3

Who We Are

The AMES Companies, headquartered in Lake Nona-Orlando, FL, has a rich American history dating back to 1774. The AMES brand is the third oldest consumer brand in the country, known for tools that helped build America for over two centuries. Learn more about our history here. Our business lines include Home Organization, Lawn and Garden Tools, Outdoor Living, and Cleaning Tools. We sell to homeowners and professionals involved in new construction, remodeling, and maintenance activities.

Who You Are

Our Distribution Operator 3 in the shipping department is responsible for operating various material handling equipment to move, locate, relocate, stock, and count merchandise. This position requires basic WMS skills and the ability to cross-train in multiple distribution functions.

Responsibilities

• Unload inbound shipments and move product to storage locations.
• Efficiently stock and store merchandise in appropriate areas.
• Loading, unloading, moving, stocking, and staging products and materials using a forklift, reach truck, walkie, or other material handling equipment.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment ensuring the exact number and types of product is loaded.
• Keep appropriate records and reports for inventory accuracy.
• Comply with all OSHA regulations and MSDS standards.
• Report quality variances.
• Maintain the facilities equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
• Assist in physical inventories.
• Ensure proper stock rotation.
• Congduct operations in a manner promoting safety.
• Positions parts according to knowledge of unit being assembled or following traveler packet.
• Fastens parts together with bolts, screws, speed clips, and other fasteners.
• May work on a line or in a cell where tasks and product may vary.

Requirements

• High School or GED recommended
• Knowledge of inventory software and order processing systems
• Knowledge of RF Scanner
• Able to push, pull, lift 55 LBS continuously throughout the shift
• CERTIFICATES/LICENSURES/TRAININGS: Must pass and maintain industrial lift truck certification

Environmental/Physical Requirements

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand on concrete floor with/without floor mats; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms (which may include above and/or below shoulders).
• The employee is regularly required to use left and/or right hand for simple grasping, fine work, pushing/pulling.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus, as well as ability to distinguish changes in shade of color.
• The ability to lift, on occasion, up to 50 lbs.