Material Handler I

Johnstone Supply LLC • Detroit, MI

14d

About The Position

The Material Handler I receives, fills, and ships products accurately and efficiently, ensuring products are available for orders and required paperwork is completed. The role may include receiving, order fulfillment, product picking, wrapping and packing, stock replenishment, customer will call, and inventory cycle counts. It operates warehouse equipment to move and store products, checks incoming shipments for accuracy and damage, verifies product labels, prepares orders and hazardous-material shipments, and maintains safe and orderly work areas. The position requires professional, courteous communication with customers and coworkers and flexibility to perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, 0–1 year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Forklift certification, or willingness to obtain it on the job.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to work safely, follow instructions and procedures, organize and prioritize work, and attend to details.
• Ability to work with others in a team-based environment and complete routine paperwork.
• Ability to use necessary technology, including RF equipment and ERP software.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and maneuver large or heavy products or equipment within established safety guidelines.
• English proficiency in speaking and writing.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with a picker, forklift, RF scanner, and inventory management systems.
• Knowledge of the HVAC wholesale industry, principles, and practices.
• Previous experience with OSHA and safety regulations and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Receive, fill, and ship products accurately and efficiently, completing necessary paperwork.
• Operate power equipment safely to locate, put away, stack, and move products to correct storage locations.
• Stock and replenish products, fill bin boxes, face cartons, check for product mixing, rotate products, and monitor stock levels.
• Unload trucks using a forklift, pallet jack, electric pallet jack, or by hand.
• Inspect incoming freight for damage, verify quantities against orders and packing lists, sign freight bills, and document discrepancies.
• Verify product bar code labels and readable stock numbers by scanning products, printing labels, and resolving labeling discrepancies.
• Pick and pack orders, enter items into a scan gun, stack products to minimize damage, and complete paperwork.
• Label hazardous-material cartons correctly and complete required shipping documentation.
• Prepare trucks and orders for shipment, palletize and wrap orders, load shipments, and place packing lists in the final skid.
• Meet accuracy and efficiency standards and follow standard operating procedures.
• Participate in inventory cycle counts and other assigned projects.
• Maintain a safe work environment, follow safety rules, maintain equipment and a clean work area, and report safety or maintenance concerns.
• Wear protective equipment and access Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) when required.
• Maintain required hazardous-material, forklift, and other internal or external certifications.
• Communicate professionally and courteously with customers and coworkers.
• Perform other duties as assigned and offer assistance as needed to support company success.

Benefits

• Competitive wage
• Competitive paid time off (PTO)
• Safe Harbor 401(k) with 100% employer match up to 5% of base pay and immediate vesting
• Holiday pay for 7.5 holidays per year
• Paid parental bonding time
• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans
• Employer-paid life insurance and short-term disability
• Voluntary long-term disability, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• 24/7 virtual care and telehealth options
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Wellbeing program with an opportunity to earn reduced medical costs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their families
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus program
• Employee service milestone recognition program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED