Material Handler

Johnstone Supply LLC • Saddle Brook, NJ

9d • $17 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Johnstone Supply, North America's leading wholesale distributor of HVACR equipment, parts, and supplies, has an opportunity for a Material Handler I. This role is crucial for receiving, filling, and shipping products accurately and efficiently, ensuring product availability and proper paperwork completion. The position involves various warehouse functions and operating power equipment safely. Johnstone Supply emphasizes relationship-building, growth, and the collective strength of its employees.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 0 – 1 year of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Forklift certification required, or willingness to obtain on the job.
• Ability to read, add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to work safely in all job tasks.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and maneuver large/heavy products or pieces of equipment while working within established safety guidelines.
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to attend to details.
• Ability to work with others in a team-based environment.
• Ability to complete routine paperwork.
• Ability to utilize necessary technology to complete tasks, such as RF equipment and ERP software.
• English proficiency (written and spoken) is a core requirement.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Receiving, filling, and shipping products accurately and efficiently.
• Ensuring all products are readily available to be filled and necessary paperwork is completed.
• Operating power equipment (electric pallet jack, walkie rider, sit-down forklift) safely to move products.
• Stocking, filling bin boxes, facing cartons, checking for product mixing, and rotating product.
• Monitoring stock on shelves or bins and replenishing stock from reserves.
• Maintaining control of products in reserve stock area or will call area.
• Receiving product by unloading trucks using forklift, pallet jack, electric pallet jack, or by hand.
• Inspecting freight for damage, verifying quantities, checking shipments against packing lists, and completing necessary paperwork for discrepancies.
• Ensuring products have verified bar code labels and readable Johnstone stock numbers.
• Picking products, packing items into cartons, stacking them to minimize damage, and entering items into a scan gun.
• Documenting the shipment of hazardous materials by labeling cartons correctly and completing necessary paperwork.
• Preparing trucks for shipments, palletizing and wrapping orders, loading pallets and pieces into trucks, and completing necessary paperwork.
• Maintaining current accuracy and efficiency standards and following all standard operating procedures.
• Participating in inventory cycle counts and other related projects.
• Maintaining a safe work environment by working safely, following safety rules, maintaining equipment, and keeping a clean work area.
• Promptly reporting any safety or maintenance concerns to supervisors.
• Wearing protective equipment according to company policies and procedures.
• Accessing Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) as needed.
• Maintaining required hazardous materials, forklift, and other internal and external certifications.
• Maintaining professional communications with customers and coworkers.
• Treating all customers and coworkers with a helpful and courteous attitude.
• Performing all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive wage
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Options for supplemental care
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Safe Harbor 401(k) – 100% employer match up to 5% of base pay and immediate vesting
• Holiday pay – 7.5 holidays per year
• Paid Parental Bonding Time
• Employer subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term disability
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary accident insurance
• Voluntary critical illness insurance
• Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
• 24/7 Access to virtual care/telehealth options
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Wellbeing program with opportunity to earn reduced medical costs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you, and your family
• 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