Distribution Operator (Order Picker Driver) -3rd Shift - The AMES Companies, Inc.

Summary of Job: Responsible for all Warehouse moves, input into Warehouse and inbound inventory control.

Hours: Sunday-Thursday (10:30pm-7:00am) plus overtime as scheduled

Major Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

•  Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand
• Loads materials into vehicles and installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit
• Conveys materials from storage or work sites to designated area
• Secures lifting attachments to materials and conveys load to destination or signals crane or hoisting operators to move load to destination
• Counts, weighs, and records number of units of materials moved or handled using bin locators or floor locations for inventory accuracy 
• Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases, bales, or other containers 
• Reads production schedule, customer order, work order, shipping order, or requisition to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed
• Compiles worksheets or tickets from customer specifications
• Conveys materials and items from racks to storage or to other designated areas
• Assembles customer orders from stock, sorts, and places materials or items on pallets according to shipping order
• Marks materials with identifying labels
• Operates: Electric Pallet Jacks, Stand Up and Sit Down Forklift, Turret Trucks (Man-Up)
• Use computer/scanner
• Identifies and compares product by number code
• Loads materials/products on trucks
• Driving forklifts to move product, driving drexels for put away and takeaway
• Must be able to work overtime as business need dictates
• Other duties may be assigned as necessary

 Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED  
• Forklift, Order Picker and Turret Truck Experience
• Must be comfortable working at heights over 20 feet
• Good Safety Record
• Must have the ability to work in a team environment and maintain regular attendance
• Must be able to work overtime as business need dictates

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. AMES/CLOSETMAID will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer 

CLOSETMAID is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

In addition to federal law requirements, CLOSETMAID complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

CLOSETMAID expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of our employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including termination.

If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by contacting Human Resources at 1-352-401-6396 or by sending an email to Careers@Closetmaid.com to make appropriate arrangements.

About CLOSETMAID

Actually, it’s all about you. We began with a desire to help people improve the storage in their home. Founded in 1965 in Delray Beach, Florida, we were the first to manufacture ventilated wire shelving for closets in new home construction. We grew quickly, and in 1970 moved to our current headquarters in Ocala, Florida.

CLOSETMAID, a business unit of Griffon Corporation (NYSE:GFF), is the worldwide leader in home storage and organization, offering innovative wire and laminate/wood storage systems for use in bedrooms, kitchens, family rooms, laundry rooms, home offices and garages – wherever people need to store and organize their things. Our products are available at home improvement stores, mass merchants, online, and from CLOSETMAID Authorized Dealers.

CLOSETMAID offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), & PTO