Distribution Operator 4 - Inventory Control

Home by AMES; Reno, Northern (NV, KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The AMES Companies in Reno, NV is seeking a robust Distribution Operator 4 - Inventory Control to manage inbound/outbound loads, ship/receive documents, and maintain hand-held terminals. This role requires accuracy, multi-tasking, and adherence to safety policies.

You will schedule carrier appointments, handle discrepancies, and work in a fast-paced environment supporting Home Organization and Lawn & Garden tools brands.

Qualifications

• Experience handling inbound/outbound shipments and related paperwork.
• Ability to operate hand-held terminals and maintain devices.
• Proficient data entry for receiving/shipping documents.
• Ability to schedule carrier appointments.
• Ability to work at a fast pace.

Responsibilities

• Maintains hand-held terminals, keeps them charged and updated.
• Performs receiving/shipping data entry and documents.
• Prepares shipping/receiving documents accurately and promptly.
• Schedules inbound/outbound carrier appointments.
• Documents discrepancies and notifies supervisor.
• Demonstrates strong computer and multitasking abilities.
• Communicates effectively with internal and external customers.
• Adheres to safety policies and PPE requirements.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Strong communication skills

Job description

Distribution Operator 4 - Inventory Control

Job Category: Distribution

Requisition Number: DISTR003583

• Posted : August 12, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Reno
Reno, NV 89502, USA

Description

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 historyhere.

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

WHERE YOU WILL WORK

WHO YOU ARE

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).

Compensation: $21.67/hr

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.

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