Ames Production-Shipping - Shippingreceiving Parts

Position Summary
Responsible for picking, packing, shipping, and receiving tools, merchandise, and parts orders for various distribution needs. Processes shipping, picking, and packing lists, bills of lading, invoices, orders, and other related records while adhering to assigned work instructions and required shipping methods to meet schedules. Follows established procedures for handling tool and parts inventory.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform receiving, picking, packing, and shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and proper condition of shipments

• Process stock and ship products in accordance with standardized logistical processes

• Perform loading and unloading operations in compliance with receiving and shipping specifications

• Conduct inventory-related processes, including inventory counts and cycle counts

• Operate various types of material handling equipment and maintain forklift certification

• Participate in Lean Production initiatives within the organization

• Maintain required logs and reports for the Warehouse Supervisor

• Move shipments from shipping and receiving platforms to storage and work areas as directed

• Work with company software and computer systems to process orders and inventory

• Follow all safety rules and guidelines

• Report directly to the Warehouse Supervisor in the Shipping and Receiving area

• Carry out responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws

• Receive, pick, pack, and ship various types of Ames products, tools, merchandise, and parts

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or more than one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Communication & Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals

• Ability to read and write routine documents and correspondence

• Ability to interact effectively with personnel at all company levels

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions

• Ability to solve problems involving a limited number of variables in standardized situations

Core Competencies

• Demonstrate trust and integrity by striving to do the right thing

• Practice servant leadership by valuing diverse perspectives and putting the needs of others first

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

• Ability to lead, execute, and delegate tasks as needed

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships across all levels of the organization

• Champion an inclusive work environment and empower others

• Ability to self-manage, show initiative, be proactive, and drive results

• Communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing, with coworkers and customers

Physical Requirements

• Regular standing and walking

• Frequent use of hands for handling, fingering, reaching, and operating equipment

• Occasional sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling

• Frequent lifting and/or moving of up to 100 pounds

• Vision abilities including close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts

• Occasional exposure to wet or humid conditions and risk of electrical shock

• Noise level is usually loud

Launch your career with a national building materials distributor and discover opportunities for growth and advancement. We value our team members as our greatest assets and invest in training while supporting work-life balance.

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