Ames Tools Corporation, a GMS Company is the leading provider of automatic taping and finishing (ATF) tools, supplies, and training to the professional drywall finishing industry.

GMS is the leading North American distributor of gypsum wallboard, acoustical ceiling products and other specialty building materials. Founded in 1971, GMS now operates a network of more than 250 distribution centers nationwide. For more information about GMS, visit www.gms.com or any one of our subsidiary company websites.

Responsible for managing the overall operation of the store, including tool rental, merchandise sales, inventory control, shipping & receiving, administrative and financial operations, safety and merchandising. Ensures store compliance with company policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

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.

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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 product; tools, merchandise and parts.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

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, subtracts, multiply, and divides 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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 stand. The employee is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must 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 risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

This job description is likely to change at any time.

Company Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance
• HSA, FSA Plans
• 401k
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid holidays & Paid Time Off

• Company benefits are subject to change.

This job description is subject to change at any time.

Launch your career with a national building materials distributor and discover opportunities for growth and advancement. Our people have the independence and authority to make a difference. We invest in relationships, and every person is important. Our highest priority is serving others. We passionately pursue a safe work environment along with a relentless focus on operational excellence. We believe you can never go wrong doing the right thing.

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