Distribution Operator (Forklift)

Distribution Operator (Forklift)

1st Shift (Mon-Fri, 5:30am - 2:00pm)

2nd Shift (Mon-Fri, 2:00pm - 10:30pm)

WHY JOIN THE AMES COMPANIES 

We have amazing Benefits! Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Wellness, 401K, Holidays Employee Assistance Program, Vacation Days, Disability, and much more. 

WHO WE ARE 

The 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 out business lines, visit our website: https://www.homebyames.com/en-us/. 

WHO YOU ARE 

As a Distribution Operator, you will move, stock, and stage products and materials using a walkie rider or other material handling equipment.  You will also service and perform Small Parcel tasks. You will learn RF scanning device experience, Pass and maintain industrial lift truck certification, and Certification on one of our three stand-up forklifts, Walkie Rider preferred

WHERE YOU WILL WORK  

Our distribution center is located in Carlisle, PA.   

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Pull and prepare product for shipment ensuring the exact number and types of product is loaded, in accordance with customer specifics and any value added services required.

Maintains PIT certification on a walkie rider and demonstrate competency on an RF scanning device.

Perform all required Distribution Operator 1 duties as required during an operational day to include partial picking, supporting Small Parcel, warehouse sanitation, hand unloading import containers and assisting with projects as needed.

Meets the productivity standard of 95%.

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/CDC policies and procedures, best practices, and OSHA regulations.

Assists and follows overall company policies and procedures in servicing the customer.

Comply with all safety policies and procedures; including, but not limited to wearing all required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Assist in any other required operational functions or support areas as business needs dictate. 

REQUIREMENTS  

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Able to complete simple math, to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Able to read and comprehend simple instruction.

ENVIRONMENTAL/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 vis