Distribution Operator (Forklift)

1st Shift (Mon-Fri, 5:30am - 2:00pm)

2nd Shift (Mon-Fri, 2:00pm - 10:30pm)

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. 

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.

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.

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.