Warehouse Worker

Exceptional Service, Integrity, Care for People, Excellence

Erie Materials , a Certified Great Place to Work and privately owned and operated company since 1973, is built on these values. For more than five decades, Erie Materials has provided high-quality building materials products and exceptional service at the best value to professional contractors. Today, we are the leading distributor of building materials product in upstate New York and northeastern Pennsylvania.

We look for dynamic people who:

• are hardworking, team-oriented and take initiative
• have great attitudes, high energy and enjoy focusing on customers
• can communicate well, set good examples and comfortably take the lead
• will hold themselves accountable for doing a great job everyday
• are interested in elevating their career with a company who genuinely cares about them

SUMMARY:
The Warehouse Worker is responsible for the distribution of building materials product (primarily roofing and siding products) to residential and commercial builders and contractors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Safely operate company equipment to transport and pick up building materials product at designated warehouse locations.
• Communicate and work effectively with customers, dispatchers, management and other employees.
• Read work orders/ invoices to determine product needs for customer pick-up or delivery.
• Frequently lift and carry building materials product by hand weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Operate a forklift to load a customer's vehicle, load an Erie Materials delivery truck, unload a vendor truck, move product in stock, etc.
• Clean warehouse area(s) including organization of materials, sweeping warehouse floors and parking lot areas, emptying trash cans, etc.
• Perform additional responsibilities, as assigned.

CUSTOMER SERVICE & TECHNOLOGY INTERACTION:
• Provide personalized customer service through direct in-person conversations and phone conversations.
• Communicate with managers, other employees and customers.
• Maintain a professional and friendly demeanor in all interactions, both in-person and electronically through technology mediums.
• Handle customer feedback and complaints efficiently, ensuring customer satisfaction.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A valid driver's license is preferred.
• Knowledge of building materials product is preferred.
• Forklift and/or Moffett experience are preferred.
• Ability to lift and carry building materials product by hand weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Strong basic math skills which include the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.

BENEFITS:
Our employees work a great daytime schedule and our drivers are home every night!


We recognize, respect & reward your hard work! We offer opportunities for your growth with an industry-leading company, and a competitive total compensation package including:

• Competitive Pay with Performance Recognition Bonuses
• 401(k) Retirement - eligible on 1st day
• Generous Profit-Sharing Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO) - includes vacation, personal & sick time
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance - eligible on 1st day
• Flex Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Employer Paid Disability Insurance
• Employer Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Optional Cancer, Pet and Legal Aid Plans
• Paid Training & Personal Growth Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Merchandise Discounts
• Affiliate Automobile Lease/Purchase Program
• Fun Employee Events including team, family & community!

Drug Testing Requirements - All Non-CDL applicants selected for consideration must submit to a pre-employment drug screening. All CDL applicants selected for consideration must submit to a pre-employment DOT drug screening and DOT Physical. Any offer of employment will be conditional on passing the exam(s). In addition, all those hired will be subject to additional drug and alcohol testing as outlined by The Erie Materials, Inc. Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Erie Materials is an equal opportunity employer, and prohibits discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin (including ancestry), age, religion, disability, gender or sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), reproductive health decision making (including, but not limited to, the decision to use or access a particular drug, device, or medical service), domestic violence victim status, genetic information (including predisposing genetic characteristics), marital or partnership status, caregiver status, familial status, military status, unemployment status, or other class protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Reasonable Accommodation - Erie Materials is committed to providing reasonable accommodation(s) to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation to apply for a position or to perform the essential functions of a job, please contact Human Resources.