Material Handler

About the role

J&L Building Materials is seeking enthusiastic candidates for the Material Handler position at our New Castle, DE Branch. The successful candidate will provide excellent, detail-oriented, and professional service to customers onsite and accurately prepare loads for off-site deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Always provide a high level of customer satisfaction and service.
• Accurately fill requests for materials from invoices and pick slips by assembling customer orders from stock, placing orders on pallets or shelves, and loading orders to company or customer vehicles.
• Operate forklift trucks to load, unload, or transport materials, as well as perform pre-operational checks and change liquified gas tanks.
• Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to size, type, style, color, or product code, and ensure that they are properly accounted for, stored, and rotated.
• Complete all paperwork in an accurate and prompt manner.
• Maintain safe and efficient warehouse operations and product handling by following all instructions and safety requirements.
• Participate in physical inventories and cycle counts emphasizing product identification and accuracy.
• Abide by all corporate operating policies, procedures, and employee regulations set by the Warehouse Manager and Branch Manager.
• Be on time, present, and ready to work for at least 40 scheduled hours per week during core business hours (6:30 AM – 4:30 PM) and available for Saturday shifts (6:30 AM – 12:00 PM) once training is fully completed.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or general education degree (GED), at least one year related warehouse experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to lift 100 pounds.
• Preferred QUALIFICATIONS: Strong attention to detail and ability to communicate and follow procedures, Exceptional customer service skills, Proficiency with basic math skills, Ability to operate a powered industrial truck, e.g., forklift and possess a safe driving record.