Material Handler - 2Nd Shift

The Material Handler drives powered industrial truck equipment with lifting devices such as forklifts to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials within or near plant, yard, or work site for the production of lawn and garden tools.

Major Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the understanding of all required paperwork to include but not limited to, the Bill of Materials (BOM), Hour x Hour sheet, basic tool prints, communication boards, standard work documents, quality visuals
• Demonstrate the capability to meet or exceed established production rates and standards
• Follow basic work instructions on a daily basis with reasonable supervision
• Position forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials, and transports load to designated area
• Maintain production materials in work cells as assigned by supervisor
• Accurately perform inventory and labor transactions
• Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand
• Convey materials from storage or work sites to designated area
• Perform daily inspection of material handling and associated equipment; notify appropriate support people if unable to resolve problem themselves
• Correctly identify and tag both finished goods and raw components utilizing the current systems
• Ability to direct load trailers with finished goods or components
• Unload inbound shipments and move product to storage locations
• Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring the exact number and types of product is loaded
• Verify incoming material counts and inspects incoming components to assure they meet Ames specifications
• Maintain a clean and organized material storage area
• Address rework as required
• Notify appropriate support person if unable to resolve problem themselves
• Initiate and participate in continuous improvement through cost savings and kaizen or other related activities
• Train others as needed
• Complete paperwork timely and accurately
• Ability to regularly perform job duties in conjunction with others in assembly area, while routinely being closely supervised
• Work and communicate in a professional manner with all business associates
• Follow all safety policies and procedures; including, but not limited to wearing all required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Other duties as assigned (including, but not limited to, training of others within job class, housekeeping, reporting labor & production, continuous improvement activities, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to pass the Lock-Out/Tag-Out certification
• Demonstrate the ability to operate the RF guns and do transactions correctly
• Must pass and maintain current industrial lift truck certification (to include reach truck, stand up & sit-down lifts)
• Must pass and maintain LogFire training

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide
• Must be able to read and comprehend simple instructions and write simple correspondence
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, bill of materials, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to write simple instructions
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions

Competencies

• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality while cutting costs; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity – Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works efficiently.
• Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly; wears all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Dependability and Attendance – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to work hours, arriving on time, each day; Completes tasks on time.

Work Authorization

The Ames Companies will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Ames Companies 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. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. 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 1-909-210-9176 or by sending an email to recruiting@ames.com to make appropriate arrangements.

Licenses & Certifications

• Forklift - Pacer
• Forklift - High Reach