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Distribution Operator 2 - 1st Shift (5:30am-2:00pm)

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 3, you will perform core Distribution Operator functions: Loading, unloading, moving, stocking and staging products and materials using a reach truck, pacer, walkie or other material handling equipment.

WHERE YOU WILL WORK  

Our distribution center is located in Carlisle, PA.   

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 or three stand up forklift certifications (walkie rider, pacer and/or reach truck).

RF scanning device experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must pass and maintain all industrial lift truck certifications.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) recommended; 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.

ENVIRONMENTAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS  

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 provided 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.