Material Handler

J&L Building Materials, Inc. • Avondale, PA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

J&L Building Materials is hiring a Material Handler for its Avondale, Pennsylvania branch. The role supports branch operations by providing attentive, professional service to customers onsite and preparing accurate loads for off-site deliveries. The position involves filling material orders, operating forklifts, organizing and accounting for products, completing paperwork, and maintaining safe and efficient warehouse operations. The successful candidate values safety, customer service, professional development, and integrity.

The position requires at least 40 scheduled hours per week during core business hours of 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Saturday shifts from 6:30 AM to 12:00 PM are expected to be available after training is completed. The role requires the ability to lift 100 pounds.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, at least one year of related warehouse experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to lift 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Strong attention to detail and ability to communicate and follow procedures.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Proficiency with basic math skills.
• Ability to operate a powered industrial truck, such as a forklift, and possess a safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high level of customer satisfaction and service.
• Accurately fill material requests from invoices and pick slips by assembling orders from stock, placing them on pallets or shelves, and loading them onto company or customer vehicles.
• Operate forklift trucks to load, unload, or transport materials; perform pre-operational checks; and change liquified gas tanks.
• Sort and place materials on racks, shelves, or in bins according to size, type, style, color, or product code, ensuring products are properly accounted for, stored, and rotated.
• Complete paperwork accurately and promptly.
• Maintain safe and efficient warehouse operations and product handling by following instructions and safety requirements.
• Participate in physical inventories and cycle counts, emphasizing product identification and accuracy.
• Follow corporate operating policies, procedures, and employee regulations set by the Warehouse Manager and Branch Manager.
• Be present and ready to work for at least 40 scheduled hours per week during core business hours and be available for Saturday shifts after training is completed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits coverage.
• Employer contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees enrolled in the high-deductible health plan.
• 401(k) with a 6% employer match after 6 months of employment.
• Profit-sharing bonus program.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

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