Material Handler I

Overview Johnstone Supply, North America's leading wholesale distributor of HVACR equipment, parts, and supplies, has a great opportunity to join our team. Over the last seven decades, Johnstone has grown into a multi-billion-dollar industry leader with over 470 distributor branches and 6 distribution centers throughout North America. We work with some of the largest companies in the world, including Daikin/Goodman, Bosch, Copeland, Honeywell, Johnson Controls, and Fujitsu, to provide contractors with world-class products, technical expertise, and quality service. Now is the best time to join Johnstone Supply . Relationship-building is the key to our success, and it shows in everything we do. The Power of Johnstone is everyone who works with us. Our customers, our partners, and our people. Johnstone is growing, and so can you. Responsibilities The COS Material Handler I position’s primary purpose is receiving, filling, and shipping products accurately and efficiently. Ensures all products are readily available to be filled and ensures necessary paperwork is completed. May be assigned all or some of the various warehouse job functions including but not limited to receiving, order fulfillment, product picking, wrapping and packing, stock replenishment, customer will call, and inventory cycle counts. Operates power equipment (i.e. electric pallet, walkie rider, sit-down forklift) in a safe and efficient manner to locate, put away, stack, and move checked-in products to correct storage locations on a daily basis. This includes stocking, filling bin boxes, facing cartons, checking for product mixing, and rotating product where needed; monitoring stock on shelves or bins; replenishing stock from reserves; maintaining control of products in reserve stock area or will call area. Receives product by unloading trucks using forklift, pallet jack, electric pallet jack, or by hand. Ensures shipments received are in good condition and accurate by: inspecting freight for damage and signing freight bills; verifying quantity ordered versus quantity received; checking all shipments against packing lists; and completing necessary paperwork for reimbursements or discrepancies. Ensures all required products have verified bar code labels and readable Johnstone stock numbers by scanning products, printing labels, resolving labeling discrepancies, and completing necessary paperwork. Fills orders by picking products, packing items into cartons, stacking them in a manner that minimizes damage, entering items into scan gun, and completing necessary paperwork. Documents the shipment of hazardous materials by labeling cartons correctly and completing necessary paperwork. Prepares orders by: preparing trucks for shipments; palletizing and wrapping orders; loading pallets and pieces into trucks; placing packing list in last skid; and completing necessary paperwork. Maintains current accuracy and efficiency standards and follows all standard operating procedures. May participate in inventory cycle counts and other related projects in current location and/or the market as assigned. Maintains a safe work environment by working in a safe manner, following safety rules, maintaining equipment, and maintaining a clean work area. Promptly reports any safety or maintenance concerns to supervisors. Always wears protective equipment according to company policies and procedures. Accesses Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) as needed and when appropriate. Maintains required hazardous materials, forklift, and other internal and external certifications as needed. Maintains professional communications when interacting with customers and coworkers. Treats all customers and coworkers with a helpful and courteous attitude. Performs all other duties as assigned. Johnstone Supply believes that each employee’s contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, it is our expectation that each employee will adhere to our company values and offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience: Required: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); 0 – 1 year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred : 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. Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: Forklift certification required, or willingness to obtain on the job. Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr