Distribution Operator (Forklift)

The AMES Companies, Inc.; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The AMES Companies, Inc. is looking for a Distribution Operator in Carlisle, PA. In this role, you will be responsible for moving, stocking, and staging products, while ensuring compliance with safety policies and procedures. A high school diploma or GED is required, and candidates must be able to lift and move heavy items.

This position offers a dynamic work environment where you will learn to operate material handling equipment including a walkie rider and RF scanning devices.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand for long periods on concrete.
• Physical capability to lift and move up to 50 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

• Pull and prepare product for shipment according to customer specifics.
• Maintain PIT certification on a walkie rider.
• Assist in warehouse sanitation and unloading responsibilities.

Skills

Ability to complete simple math

Reading and comprehension skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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 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 made 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.