Warehouse Associate

Johnstone Supply LLC • Cranford, NJ

1d • $17 - $19

About The Position

Johnstone Supply is hiring a Warehouse Associate, described in the responsibilities as a COS Material Handler I. The position receives, fills, and ships products accurately and efficiently, keeps products available for order fulfillment, and completes required paperwork. Duties may include receiving, order fulfillment, picking, wrapping and packing, stock replenishment, customer will call, and inventory cycle counts.

The role uses power equipment to locate, store, stack, and move products; unloads and inspects incoming shipments; verifies quantities and paperwork; checks and applies product labels; picks and packs orders; documents hazardous-material shipments; and prepares pallets and trucks for shipment. The employee follows accuracy, efficiency, and safety procedures, maintains equipment and a clean work area, keeps required certifications current, and communicates courteously with customers and coworkers.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., with rotational Saturdays from 7 a.m. to noon. Pay is $17.00–$19.00 per hour.

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 read and perform 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.
• Written and spoken English proficiency, required for the nature of the work, safety regulations, and accurate communication and comprehension.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and maneuver large or heavy products or equipment within established safety guidelines.

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.
• Multilingual skills are valued.

Responsibilities

• Receive, fill, and ship products accurately and efficiently, keeping products available for fulfillment and completing necessary paperwork.
• Perform assigned warehouse functions, which may include receiving, order fulfillment, product picking, wrapping and packing, stock replenishment, customer will call, and inventory cycle counts.
• Operate power equipment safely to locate, put away, stack, and move products to correct storage locations; stock and replenish shelves and bins, rotate products, and monitor reserve and will-call areas.
• 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 complete paperwork for discrepancies or reimbursements.
• Verify product bar-code labels and readable stock numbers by scanning products, printing labels, resolving discrepancies, and completing paperwork.
• Pick and pack orders, enter items into a scan gun, stack cartons to minimize damage, and complete paperwork.
• Label hazardous-material cartons correctly and complete required shipment paperwork.
• Prepare trucks and orders for shipment by palletizing and wrapping orders, loading pallets and pieces, and placing the packing list 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, follow safety rules, maintain equipment and a clean work area, and report safety or maintenance concerns promptly.
• Wear required protective equipment and access Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) when needed.
• 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 provide services wherever and whenever needed to support the company's endeavors.

Benefits

• Competitive paid time off (PTO).
• Safe Harbor 401(k) with a 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 and 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