The AMES Companies, Inc.
Distribution Operator 4-Operations Assistant (Project Management)
Position Summary
Administrative activities of inbound and/or out bound loads of associates engaged in crating, moving, loading, unloading, and storing lawn & garden products by performing the following duties.
Major Responsibilities
· 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
· 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 & procedures; including, but not limited to wearing all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Environmental/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.
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.
Company Statement
Ames offers competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Tuition Reimbursement, paid holidays & vacation, and more. We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
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