Material Handler

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 and 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.
• Receive product by unloading trucks using forklifts, pallet jacks, or by hand. Inspect freight for damage, verify quantities, check shipments against packing lists, and complete paperwork for reimbursements or discrepancies.
• Ensure products have verified bar code labels and readable Johnstone stock numbers by scanning products, printing labels, resolving discrepancies, and completing necessary paperwork.
• Fill orders by picking products, packing items into cartons, stacking to minimize damage, entering items into a scan gun, and completing necessary paperwork.
• Document the shipment of hazardous materials by labeling cartons correctly and completing required paperwork.
• Prepare orders for shipment by palletizing, wrapping, loading trucks, and placing packing lists in the last skid.
• Maintain accuracy and efficiency standards, follow standard operating procedures, and participate in inventory cycle counts or related projects as assigned.
• Maintain a safe work environment by adhering to safety rules, maintaining equipment, and keeping the work area clean. Report safety or maintenance concerns promptly and wear protective equipment as required.
• Access Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) as needed and maintain required certifications (e.g., hazardous materials, forklift).
• Maintain professional and courteous communication with customers and coworkers.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support company success.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; 0–1 year of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred: Experience with pickers, forklifts, RF scanners, and inventory management systems; knowledge of HVAC wholesale industry, principles, and practices; experience with OSHA and safety regulations.
• Forklift certification required or willingness to obtain on the job.
• Ability to read, perform basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), and work safely in all job tasks.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and maneuver large/heavy products or equipment within established safety guidelines.
• Ability to follow instructions, organize and prioritize work, and attend to details.
• Ability to work in a team-based environment and complete routine paperwork.
• Proficiency with necessary technology, such as RF equipment and ERP software.
• English proficiency (written and spoken) is required for safety, communication, and comprehension.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with rotational Saturdays 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Pay

$17 – $19 per hour.

Physical Demands

• Frequent sitting, standing, and walking on a concrete floor.
• Regular reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds; may lift heavier weights with mechanical assistance or team support.
• For driving duties (if applicable): prolonged sitting and exposure to bouncing/vibration.
• Frequent talking or hearing; special vision requirements include near, distance, peripheral, and color vision.

Company Values

• Safety: Prioritize safety at work and home, ensuring a safe work 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, and integrity; do things right the first time.
• Innovate: Embrace change to drive continuous improvement and customer-valued solutions.

Benefits

• Competitive 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 holidays per year).
• 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.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Employee service milestone recognition program.