POSITION SUMMARY

The Flex Operator, 2nd Shift, is an entry level position in our light assembly, import container unload and e-commerce areas. This position will cover multiple departments and daily duties will be determined by business needs. Flex Operators will unload containers, monitor, tend and/or operate various pieces of high speed and manually operated equipment in support of our finished goods assembly, while working in our light assembly area. While in the E-Commerce Center, Flex Operators will audit and perform necessary data entry while ensuring the timely preparation, packaging and final shipment (processing, loading) of packages, to meet or exceed customer requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Light Assembly:

• Operate all machinery and production cells as assigned.
• Demonstrate the understanding of all required paperwork to include but not limited to, the Bill of Materials (BOM), Hour x Hour sheet, basic tool prints, communication boards, standard work documents, quality visuals, and productivity requirements.
• Follow basic work instructions daily with reasonable supervision.
• Perform operator fundamentals including simple problem-solving including ability to clear routine machine jams, identify and fix routine/repetitive problems, notify appropriate support person if unable to resolve problem themselves.
• Perform visual and simple mechanical quality inspection of products being produced.
• Address rework as required.
• Demonstrate the ability to work with (WMS, Shop floor) systems.

E-Commerce:

• Operate Box on Demand (BOD) machine for the creation of packing boxes.
• Pack and secure products for shipping to Ups/Fed Ex terminals, with attention to detail, and accuracy of packages shipped.
• Re-label / pack out products on demand according to bill of materials or rework instructions.
• Assist with the unloading of import containers as assigned.
• Demonstrate the understanding of all required paperwork to include, but not limited to, pick sheets, customer requirements, special instructions, communication boards, quality visuals.
• Process customer orders through UPS/FedEx/USPS Solutions
• Report quality and inventory variances to individual leads and/or supervisors
• Assists and follows overall company goals, in servicing the customer and meeting all required KPI’s.
• Train to pick first level orders with the use of an RF device and pick cart.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate the understating of machine requirements and be able to produce at or exceed productivity rates consistently to the standards within the department worked.
• Maintain the facilities, equipment, tools, and materials in a neat, clean, orderly fashion, adhering to all sanitation practices.
• Follows all AMES safety policies and procedures, best practices, and OSHA regulations.
• Operate efficiently in a team setting while communicating in a professional manner with all business associates.
• Assist in any other required operational functions as business dictates.
• Perform operator fundamentals including simple problem solving, identify and fix routine/repetitive problems, notify appropriate support person if unable to solve problem themselves.
• Other duties as assigned (including, but not limited to, training of others within job class, sanitation, reporting labor & production, safety committee, etc.)
• Adhere to all AMES Policies and Procedures.
• Must comply with all safety policies and procedures; including, but not limited to wearing all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Follow the required standard work and achieve the published standard work goals.
• Participate in continuous improvement through cost savings suggestions, Lean Events, or other related activities.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to complete simple math, to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Must be able to read and comprehend simple instructions.

ENVIROMENTAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand on concrete floor with/without floor mats; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms (which may include above and/or below shoulders); bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to use left and/or right hand for simple grasping; fine work, pushing/pulling and fast paced assembly. The employee is occasionally required to walk, climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 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 exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Ames Companies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by contacting Human Resources at 1-909-210-9176 or by sending an email to recruiting@ames.com to make appropriate arrangements.