Distribution Operator 2-Shipping Department

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for operating a forklift, electric pallet jack, reach truck, other material handling equipment for the purpose of moving, locating, relocating, stocking and counting merchandise in accordance to production standards. All associates must be able to cross train in all core distribution functions including unloading, put away, picking, replenishing, loading, small parcel area, rework, returns, display building, and possess basic WMS skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform required Distribution Operator 2 duties and core distribution functions including partial picking, full picking, loading, unloading, replenishment and put away, also including hand unloading import containers and assisting with projects as assigned.

• Maintains PIT certifications
• Report quality and inventory variances to individual leads and/or supervisors
• Maintain the facilities, equipment, tools and materials in a neat, clean, orderly fashion, adhering to all sanitation practices
• Follows all AMES policies and procedures, best practices, and safety regulations
• Other duties as assigned (including, but not limited to, training of others within job class, sanitation, down pallets clean-up, safety committee, etc.)

REQUIREMENTS

• At least two of the three stand up forklift certifications (walkie rider, pacer and or reach truck)
• RF scanning device experience and/or training or equivalent combination of training and experience
• Must pass and maintain industrial lift truck certifications

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) recommended

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.

WORK AUTHORIZATION

The AMES Companies will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States.  The Company does not currently sponsor immigration visas for this role.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The AMES Companies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.