Driver/Material Handler

Johnstone Supply LLC•Mahwah Township, NJ

12d•$19 - $30

About The Position

Now is the best time to join Johnstone Supply. As our new Driver & Material Handler, you will be at the heart of our supply chain, managing incoming and outgoing products, maintaining accurate inventory, and creating a safe, efficient workspace for yourself and your colleagues, while also creating an exceptional experience for our customers. Our customers are professional certified Technicians and Contractors who come to Johnstone for our product selection, expertise, and quality service. Johnstone is growing, and so can you. As a wholesale distributor, our Driver Material Handlers are major contributors in establishing Johnstone Supply as a leader in our industry; they work to support local contractors in their day-to-day work to help ensure that everyone who partners with Johnstone is successful. A day in the life: Order Fulfillment: Select products from inventory to fulfill customer orders, ensuring accuracy and timely processing. Product Handling: Quickly and accurately receive, inspect, process, and store incoming shipments. Match delivery contents with packing lists to verify accuracy and note any discrepancies. Driving: Operate delivery vehicles to transport items to other stores or customer locations. Ensure compliance with safety protocols, maintain a clean driving record, and complete vehicle safety checks before departure. Packing & Staging: Prepare, pack, and stage products for inter-store transfers, customer pick-ups, and deliveries. Ensure packaging meets standards to prevent damage during transit. Safety & Equipment Use: Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other warehouse equipment safely and efficiently. Perform regular safety checks and report maintenance needs. Inventory Management: Verify vendor and stock numbers for incoming products and determine proper storage locations based on bin numbers or product sequence. Customer Assistance: Occasionally greet customers professionally and assist with loading their purchases. Handle inquiries related to product availability, order status, and store policies. Sales Counter Support: Collaborate with the sales team by occasionally answering phones, assisting walk-in customers, and helping at the counter during busy periods. Freight Claims: Inspect shipments for damage or shortages, document issues, and initiate freight claims as needed.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent experience), with a clean driving record.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. regularly (with occasional heavier lifts using equipment).
Skill to operate heavy equipment, including delivery vehicles, forklifts, and pallet jacks.
Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
Basic computer skills and familiarity with inventory management systems.
A safety-first mindset and strong attention to detail.
Valid Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

Six months of warehouse experience, preferably in a wholesale environment.
Experience with computer or barcode driven inventory management systems
Forklift operation experience or certification.
Strong problem-solving, multitasking, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Order Fulfillment: Select products from inventory to fulfill customer orders, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
Product Handling: Quickly and accurately receive, inspect, process, and store incoming shipments. Match delivery contents with packing lists to verify accuracy and note any discrepancies.
Driving: Operate delivery vehicles to transport items to other stores or customer locations. Ensure compliance with safety protocols, maintain a clean driving record, and complete vehicle safety checks before departure.
Packing & Staging: Prepare, pack, and stage products for inter-store transfers, customer pick-ups, and deliveries. Ensure packaging meets standards to prevent damage during transit.
Safety & Equipment Use: Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other warehouse equipment safely and efficiently. Perform regular safety checks and report maintenance needs.
Inventory Management: Verify vendor and stock numbers for incoming products and determine proper storage locations based on bin numbers or product sequence.
Customer Assistance: Occasionally greet customers professionally and assist with loading their purchases. Handle inquiries related to product availability, order status, and store policies.
Sales Counter Support: Collaborate with the sales team by occasionally answering phones, assisting walk-in customers, and helping at the counter during busy periods.
Freight Claims: Inspect shipments for damage or shortages, document issues, and initiate freight claims as needed.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO) – 3 weeks of PTO for individual contributors and 4 weeks for leaders
Safe Harbor 401(k) – 100% employer match up to 5% of base pay and immediately vests
Holiday pay – we recognize and pay our employees for 7.5 holidays per year
Employer subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans.
Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
Voluntary short-term disability, accident and critical illness insurance
24/7 Access to virtual care/telehealth options, and Parental Time Off
Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
$100 wellness reward for completing annual health check-up
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you, and your family
Coverage for chiropractic, acupuncture, and massage therapy services
Tuition reimbursement, up to $5,250 per year
Employee referral bonus program – earn up to $4,000 per year
Employee service milestone recognition program
Employee discounts on products & retail discounts
Variety of incentive plans for employees
Bi-weekly pay days on every other Friday
Opportunity to apply for the John M Shank Memorial Scholarship Fund, available to both Johnstone employees and children of employees