Ames Production Team Member - Shipping

Position Summary

Picking, packing, shipping and receiving tool, merchandise and parts orders for various types of distribution. Processing shipping picking and packing lists, bills of lading, invoices, orders, and other records. Adhere to work assignments, and shipping methods required to meet shipping and receiving schedules. Follow procedures for handling tool and parts inventory.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ability to perform receiving, picking, packing, and shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and proper condition of shipments. Process stock & ship products according to standardized Logistical processes. Perform loading and unloading operations within compliance of receiving and shipping specifications. Perform various inventory related processes; inventory, cycle counts. Operate various types of material handling equipment. Be forklift certified. Participates in the "lean Production" initiatives of the Organization Maintains various logs and/or reports for Warehouse Supervisor. Process shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage and work areas as directed.
• Ability to work with company software and computer systems. Follow all safety rules/guidelines. Report directly to Warehouse Supervisor in the Shipping/Receiving area. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include receiving in, picking, packing and shipping various types of Ames products, tools, merchandise and parts.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or more than 1 year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Communication & Language Skills:
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to read and write routine documents and correspondence.
• Ability to interact with personnel at all company levels. Mathematical Skills:
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Reasoning
• Ability:
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Core Competencies: Strive to do the right thing by displaying trust and integrity. Embody the principles of servant leadership, even in a non-people management role, by putting the needs of others first, valuing diverse perspectives by sincerely appreciating and considering others' opinions and ideas and demonstrating a positive and humble attitude.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and on a team; ability to lead, execute and/or delegate as needed, while also collaborating with others to get the job done. Establish and maintain effective working relationships at every level of the organization; invest in building relationships with the Field Operations and Field Support Center team members. Help champion an inclusive working environment; empower others to bring their full selves to the workplace; celebrate, welcome, and value the different backgrounds and experiences that make up our workforce; recognize that all team members are valued, regardless of race, background, tenure, or title.
• Ability to self-manage, show initiative, be proactive, and drive results.
• Communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing to coworkers and customers.

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. Will be regularly required to stand. Will be required to walk, use hand to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. Will occasionally sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Will frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: 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 frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Launch your career with a national building materials distributor and discover opportunities for growth and advancement. We value our team members and believe them to be our greatest assets. As such, we invest in training and strive to provide a work-life balance.

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