Material Handler and Driver

Responsibilities

• Receives, fills, and ships products accurately and efficiently.
• Ensures the safe transporting and arrival of products in a timely manner to customers and other store locations.
• 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 basic power equipment in a safe and efficient manner to locate, put away, stack, and move checked-in products to correct storage locations.
• 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.
• Participates 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, and maintaining a clean work area.
• Prompts reports any safety or maintenance concerns to supervisors.
• Maintains professional communications when interacting with customers and coworkers.
• Maintains positive relationships with customers by providing exceptional service that includes accurate and timely delivery of products.
• Serves as a key field contact for gathering accurate customer service and delivery expectations.
• Safely operates company vehicles and equipment consistent with DOT, state, federal, and company standards.
• Performs routine inspections and preventative maintenance on assigned vehicle(s)/equipment; refers defects, issues, or needs for repairs to the supervisor promptly.
• Loads and unloads trucks. Checks and verifies deliveries against sales and transfer orders.
• Completes manifest with pictures, signatures, and any returns by way of iPad or manual completion.
• Records sales and/or delivery information as applicable.
• Completes monthly driver log and any associated paperwork; ensures the vehicle is secured.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED; 1+ years of truck driving experience (26 ft vehicle or larger) or 1 year operating Johnstone equipment/vehicles under supervision; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience operating forklift and other warehouse equipment safely and competently.
• Previous experience with OSHA and safety regulations and procedures.
• Forklift certification required, or willingness to obtain on the job.

Physical Demand

• Sit, stand, and walk on a concrete floor for much of the workday.
• Reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Lift and carry and/or move up to 50 pounds and required to lift more weight with mechanical assistance or the assistance of team members.
• Sit for long periods of time and can experience bouncing and vibration.
• Talk or hear.

Special Vision Requirements

• Near vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and color vision.

Company Values

• Safety: Always prioritizes safety, both at work and at home, while ensuring those who work for you work safely.
• Customer Focused: Take the perspective of those we serve, anticipate their needs, and responding quickly.
• One Team: We win together by collaborating with each other, focusing on the common goal, and leveraging the strengths of the team.
• Own It: Take the initiative, act with a sense of urgency and pride, do things right the first time, and always act with integrity.
• Innovate: Embrace and create change that drives continuous improvement and customer-valued solutions.

Benefit Overview

• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Safe Harbor 401(k) – 100% employer match up to 5% of base pay and immediate vesting
• Holiday pay – we recognize and pay our employees for 7.5 holidays per year
• Paid Parental Bonding Time
• Employer subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans
• Voluntary long-term disability, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus program
• Employee service milestone recognition program