Job Details

Distribution Operator 4 - Inventory Control

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 and garden products by performing the following duties.

Minimum/Preferred Requirements:

• Drug Screening
• Work Authorization: The Ames Companies will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States.

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 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.

Job Responsibilities/Duties:

• 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. Follow all safety policies and procedures; including, but not limited to wearing all required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• 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 and procedures, including, but not limited to wearing all required personal protective equipment (PPE)

Benefits:

We have amazing Benefits! Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Wellness, 401K, Holidays Employee Assistance Program, Vacation Days, Disability, and much more. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.