Distribution Operator 4 - Inventory Control

The AMES Companies, Inc.; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The AMES Companies, Inc. in Reno, Nevada is looking for a Distribution Operator 4 to manage the administrative activities of inbound and outbound loads related to lawn & garden products.

You will be responsible for maintaining hand-held terminals, completing data entry for shipments, preparing documents, and ensuring accuracy in operations. Strong computer and communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with inventory control processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain hand-held terminals and ensure timely updates.
• Complete receiving and shipping data entry accurately.
• Prepare shipping and receiving documents in a timely manner.
• Schedule appointments with carriers for loads.
• Document discrepancies with shipments and notify supervisors.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Strong communication skills

Job description

As our Distribution Operator 4- Inventory Control, you will handle administrative activities of inbound and/or outbound loads of associates engaged in crating, moving, loading, unloading, and storing lawn & garden products by performing the following duties.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures the hand-held terminals are maintained and fully charged, ready to update and download in a timely manner
• Ensures that all receiving and/or shipping data entry is completed
• Prepares all shipping and/or receiving documents accurately and in a timely manner
• Schedules inbound and/or outbound appointments with carriers
• Document any and all discrepancies with paperwork on inbound and/or outbound shipments, notify supervisor on discrepancies
• Strong computer skills and the ability to multi-task
• Strong communication skills for internal and external customers
• Regularly performs job duties at a rapid pace
• Follow all safety policies & procedures, including, but not limited to wearing all required personal protective equipment (PPE).

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.