COS Material Handler I

About the Role

Johnstone Supply, North America's leading wholesale distributor of HVACR equipment, parts, and supplies, offers an opportunity to join a multi-billion-dollar industry leader with over 470 distributor branches and 6 distribution centers. We partner with major companies like Daikin/Goodman, Bosch, Copeland, Honeywell, Johnson Controls, and Fujitsu to provide contractors with world-class products, technical expertise, and quality service. Relationship-building is central to our success, and we value the contributions of our customers, partners, and employees.

Responsibilities

• Receive, fill, and ship products accurately and efficiently to ensure availability and complete necessary paperwork.
• Perform various warehouse functions, including receiving, order fulfillment, product picking, wrapping, packing, stock replenishment, customer will call, and inventory cycle counts.
• Operate power equipment (e.g., electric pallet jack, walkie rider, sit-down forklift) safely to locate, put away, stack, and move products to correct storage locations daily. Tasks include stocking, filling bin boxes, facing cartons, checking for product mixing, and rotating product.
• Unload trucks using forklifts, pallet jacks, or by hand, and inspect shipments for damage, accuracy, and completeness. Verify quantities, check packing lists, and complete paperwork for discrepancies or reimbursements.
• Ensure products have verified bar code labels and readable Johnstone stock numbers by scanning, printing labels, resolving discrepancies, and completing necessary paperwork.
• Pick, pack, and stack orders to minimize damage, enter items into a scan gun, and complete required documentation.
• Label and document hazardous material shipments correctly.
• Prepare orders for shipment by palletizing, wrapping, loading trucks, and completing necessary paperwork.
• Maintain accuracy and efficiency standards, follow standard operating procedures, and participate in inventory cycle counts or related projects.
• Maintain a safe work environment by adhering to safety rules, reporting concerns, wearing protective equipment, and accessing Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) as needed.
• Maintain required certifications (e.g., hazardous materials, forklift) and engage in professional, courteous communication with customers and coworkers.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, adhering to company values and contributing to team success.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; 0–1 year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred: Experience with pickers, forklifts, RF scanners, inventory management systems, HVAC wholesale industry knowledge, and OSHA/safety regulations.
• Forklift certification required or willingness to obtain on the job.

Skills

• Ability to read, perform basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), and work safely with large/heavy products or equipment.
• Proficiency in following instructions, organizing and prioritizing work, and attending to details.
• Ability to work in a team-based environment and complete routine paperwork.
• Competency in using RF equipment and ERP software.
• English proficiency (written and spoken) is required for safety and communication.

Physical Demands

• Regularly sit, stand, and walk on a concrete floor for extended periods.
• Frequently reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds; heavier items require mechanical or team assistance.
• For driving duties (if applicable), sit for long periods with exposure to bouncing and vibration.
• Frequently talk or hear; special vision requirements include near, distance, peripheral, and color vision.

Company Values

• Safety: Prioritize safety at work and home, ensuring a safe working environment for all.
• Customer Focused: Anticipate and respond quickly to customer needs.
• One Team: Collaborate, focus on common goals, and leverage team strengths.
• Own It: Act with initiative, urgency, pride, and integrity, doing things right the first time.
• Innovate: Embrace change to drive continuous improvement and customer-valued solutions.

Benefits

• Competitive wage and Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Safe Harbor 401(k) with 100% employer match up to 5% of base pay and immediate vesting.
• Paid holidays (7.5 days per year) and 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/telehealth options.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution; Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Wellbeing program with opportunities to earn reduced medical costs.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their families.
• Tuition reimbursement and employee referral bonus program.
• Employee service milestone recognition program.