Distribution Operator 3

The AMES Companies, Inc.; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Vacation Days

Job summary

A distribution company in Reno, Nevada, is seeking a Distribution Operator 3 responsible for operating forklifts and other material handling equipment. This role involves unloading shipments, maintaining inventory, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, be familiar with inventory software, and able to lift 55 lbs continuously. The position requires industrial lift truck certification and offers a dynamic working environment with various physical demands.

Qualifications

• High School or GED recommended.
• Knowledge of inventory software and order processing systems.
• Must pass and maintain industrial lift truck certification.

Responsibilities

• Unload inbound shipments and move product to storage locations.
• Efficiently stock and store merchandise in appropriate areas.
• Loading, unloading, moving, stocking, and staging products using material handling equipment.

Skills

Inventory software knowledge

Order processing systems knowledge

RF Scanner knowledge

Ability to lift 55 LBS continuously

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Forklift

Electric pallet jack

Reach truck

Job description

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

WHO YOU ARE

Our Distribution Operator 3 in our shipping department is 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

• Unload inbound shipments and move product to storage locations.
• Efficiently 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.
• Comply with all OSHA regulations and MSDS standards.
• Report quality variances.
• Maintain the facilities equipment and materials in a neat clean orderly fashion.
• Assist in physical inventories.
• Conduct operations in a manner promoting safety.
• Positions parts according to knowledge of unit being assembled or following traveler packet.
• Fastens parts together with bolts, screws, speed clips and other fasteners.
• May work on a line or in a cell where tasks and product may vary

REQUIREMENTS

• High School or GED recommended
• Knowledge of inventory software and order processing systems
• Knowledge of RF Scanner
• Able to push, pull, lift 55 LBS continuously throughout the shift

CERTIFICATES/LICENSURE/TRAINING

• Must pass and maintain industrial lift truck certification

ENVIRONMENTAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform 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 required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand on concrete floor with/without floor mats; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms (which may include above and/or below shoulders). The employee is regularly required to use left and/or right hand for simple grasping, fine work, pushing/pulling. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus, as well as ability to distinguish changes in shade of color. The ability to lift, on occasion, up to 50 lbs.

WORK AUTHORIZATION

The Ames Companies will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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