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Home by AMES lists this Distribution Operator 5-Lead opportunity in reno, Nevada. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job TitleWHY JOIN THE AMES COMPANIESWe have amazing benefits! Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, wellness, 401K, holidays employee assistance program, vacation days, disability, and much more.WHO WE AREThe AMES Companies, headquartered in Lake Nona-Orlando, FL has a rich American history. The AMES story goes back to 1774, when Captain John Ames began making America's first shovels. AMES® brand is the third oldest consumer brand in the country, and its tools helped build America for more than two hundred years. You can learn more about our history here.Our business lines include home organization, lawn and garden tools, outdoor living, and cleaning tools. Our leading global brands are sold to homeowners and professionals involved in new construction, remodeling, and maintenance activities. To learn more about our business lines, visit our website.Responsible for all normal distribution operator functions, including, but not limited to operating a forklift, electric power jack/rider, reach truck or other material handling equipment for the purpose of moving, locating, relocating, stocking and counting merchandise in accordance to production standards. Coordinates all activities related to the correct and efficient receipt, storage and shipment of products within the facility.ResponsibilitiesMonitor workflow by making adjustments and driving productivity through effective workload managementProvide back-up to the Distribution Supervisor(s)Provide back-up to Operations AssistantAssist in the coordination of inbound shipments, orderly stacking of product, picking, staging and loading of outbound product.Train and monitor progress of associates assigned as "Operator" levels 2, 3, and 4.Assist in the daily tasks including, but not limited to, manpower development, RF accountability, generating shift-end reports and any tasks the shift supervisor deems necessary for shift success.Unload inbound shipments and move product to storage locations.Help with the location consolidation to free up space for future productEfficiently 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.Report quality variances.Maintain the facilities equipment and materials in a neat clean orderly fashion.Assist in all physical inventories.Ensure proper stock rotation.Proactively participates in continuous improvement through cost savings or other related activities.Conduct operations in a manner promoting safety.Follow all safety policies and procedures; including, but not limited to wearing all required personal protective equipment (PPE. Comply with all OSHA and MSDS standards. Other duties as assigned (including, but not limited to, training of others within job class, housekeeping, continuous improvement activities, etc.)Relevant Work Experience/RequirementsAbility to regularly perform job duties in conjunction with others with limited supervision.Ability to perform activities or tasks that are primarily prescheduled during the day.Ability to be flexible to perform other duties, as requested/required.Ability 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 (warehouse management systems) skills.Strong computer skills and the ability to multitaskStrong communication skills for internal and external customersKnowledge of inventory software and order processing systemsKnowledge of RF ScannerAble to push, pull, lift 55 LBS continuously throughout the shiftCertificates/Licensure/TrainingMust pass and maintain industrial lift truck certificationEnvironmental/Physical RequirementsPhysical 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.This position is located primarily in an office environment. At times the associate is required to sit for long periods of time.While performing the duties of this job, the associate may need the ability to lift and carry loads up to 50 pounds.Upon occasion, the associate may be exposed to a manufacturing environment and required to wear personal protective equipment.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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reno, NV, 89502, US
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