Material Handler

Johnstone Supply LLC • Flint, MI

5d

About The Position

The Material Handler I receives, fills, and ships products accurately and efficiently, ensuring products are available for order fulfillment and required paperwork is complete. 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, verifies incoming shipments and product labels, prepares orders and hazardous-material shipments, and maintains a safe, clean, and organized work environment. The position also requires courteous communication with customers and coworkers and adherence to company procedures and values.

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 certification 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.
• English proficiency in written and spoken communication.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and maneuver large or heavy products or equipment while following safety guidelines.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk on a concrete floor for much of the workday; regularly reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and frequently lift, carry, or move up to 50 pounds. Heavier items require mechanical or team assistance.
• For driving duties, if applicable, ability to sit for long periods and tolerate bouncing and vibration.
• Vision requirements include near, distance, peripheral, and color vision.

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, ensuring products are available and required paperwork is completed.
• Perform assigned warehouse functions, including receiving, order fulfillment, picking, wrapping and packing, replenishment, customer will call, and inventory cycle counts.
• Operate power equipment safely to locate, put away, stack, and move checked-in products to storage locations.
• Stock and replenish products, maintain reserve and will-call inventory, face cartons, check for product mixing, and rotate products as needed.
• Unload trucks using forklifts, pallet jacks, electric pallet jacks, or by hand.
• Inspect received freight for damage, verify quantities and packing lists, sign freight bills, and complete paperwork for discrepancies or reimbursements.
• Verify that products have readable bar code labels and Johnstone stock numbers; scan products, print labels, resolve labeling discrepancies, and complete related paperwork.
• Pick and pack orders, enter items into scan equipment, stack cartons to minimize damage, and complete required paperwork.
• Label hazardous-material cartons correctly and document shipments with required paperwork.
• Prepare shipments by preparing trucks, palletizing and wrapping orders, loading products, and placing packing lists in the last 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 by following safety rules, maintaining equipment and a clean work area, and promptly reporting safety or maintenance concerns.
• Wear protective equipment as required and access Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) when needed.
• Maintain required hazardous materials, forklift, and other internal or external certifications.
• Communicate professionally and courteously with customers and coworkers.
• Perform other duties as assigned and assist wherever necessary 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 access to virtual care and 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 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