Distribution Material Handler - First Shift

WHERE YOU WILL WORK 

Our ClosetMaid facility is in Ocala, FL. It is a 600,000 sq. ft. manufacturing distribution and office facility. 

SCHEDULE

First Shift 6:00AM - 2:30PM; Monday to Friday, overtime when needed.

WHAT YOU WILL DO 

• Reads production schedule, customer order, work order, shipping order, or requisition to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed. 
• Compiles worksheets or tickets from customer specifications. 
• Conveys materials and items from racks to storage or to other designated areas. 
• Assembles customer orders from stock, sorts, and places materials or items on pallets according to shipping order. 
• Marks materials with identifying labels. 
• Count, weigh, and record number of units of materials moved or handled using bin locators or floor locations for inventory accuracy. 
• Identify and compare products by number code. 
• Loads and unloads materials onto or and from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand 
• Loads materials into vehicles and installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit 
• Responsible for ensuring that specified quality standards are met for all tasks. 
• Potential to operate sit-down and stand-up forklift, upon completion of on-the job training for this equipment.  
• Use computer station with scanning equipment, training will be provided.
• Operates electric pallet jack, upon completion of on-the-job training and powered equipment certification.

 

REQUIREMENTS

• 0-3 years of related work experience  
• Ability to work in a team environment and maintain regular attendance.  
• Must be able to work overtime as business need dictates. 
• Must pass powered equipment skills test, upon completion of onsite training  
• Must have a good safety record 

Preferred:

• High school diploma or GED 
• Order Picker and/or Forklift operation experience.
• Distribution or logistics experience

 

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENT DEMANDS

Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

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 low speed assembly.  The employee is 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.

 

WHY JOIN THE AMES COMPANIES 

Our employees are our greatest assets! We provide excellent comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life Insurance, STD/LTD, Employee Assistance Program, Prescription coverage, Teladoc, Life Insurance, Critical illness, Accident coverage, Pet Insurance, Wellness Program, Legal services, Holiday Pay, PTO /Vacation Pay, Tuition Reimbursement and much more…

 

We are proud supporters of local and national charities, environmentally conscious and responsible, and provide immense growth opportunity!

 

WHO WE ARE

Check out our video: WE are AMES

 

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. The AMES Companies/CLOSETMAID will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

The AMES Companies, Inc. and the ClosetMaid, LLC brand are 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.

In addition to federal law requirements, The AMES Companies/CLOSETMAID complies with applicable state and local laws governing nond