Material Handler I - Fort Wayne

Responsibilities

• Receive, fill, and ship products accurately and efficiently.
• Ensure all products are readily available to be filled and complete necessary paperwork.
• Perform various warehouse job 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, walkie rider, sit-down forklift) safely and efficiently to locate, put away, stack, and move checked-in products to correct storage locations daily.
• Stock, fill bin boxes, face cartons, check for product mixing, and rotate product where needed; monitor stock on shelves or bins; replenish stock from reserves; maintain control of products in reserve stock area or will call area.
• Receive product by unloading trucks using forklift, pallet jack, electric pallet jack, or by hand.
• Inspect freight for damage and sign freight bills; verify quantity ordered versus quantity received; check all shipments against packing lists; complete necessary paperwork for reimbursements or discrepancies.
• Ensure 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.
• Fill 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.
• Document the shipment of hazardous materials by labeling cartons correctly and completing necessary paperwork.
• Prepare 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.
• Maintain current accuracy and efficiency standards and follow all standard operating procedures.
• Participate in inventory cycle counts and other related projects in current location and/or the market as assigned.
• Maintain a safe work environment by working in a safe manner, following safety rules, maintaining equipment, and maintaining a clean work area; promptly report any safety or maintenance concerns to supervisors.
• Always wear protective equipment according to company policies and procedures; access Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) as needed.
• Maintain required hazardous materials, forklift, and other internal and external certifications as needed.
• Maintain professional communications when interacting with customers and coworkers; treat all customers and coworkers with a helpful and courteous attitude.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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.

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.
• Ability to work with others in a team-based environment.
• Ability to complete routine paperwork.
• Ability to utilize necessary technology to complete tasks, such as RF equipment and ERP software.
• English proficiency (written and spoken) is a core requirement due to the nature of the work, safety regulations, and to ensure accurate communication and comprehension.

Physical Demands

• Required to sit, stand, and walk on a concrete floor for much of the workday.
• Regularly required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequently required to 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.
• For driving duties (if applicable), required to sit for long periods of time and can experience bouncing and vibration.
• Frequently required to 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 respond 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.

Benefits

• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Safe Harbor 401(k) – 100% employer match up to 5% of base pay and immediate vesting
• Holiday pay – 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 opportunity to earn reduced medical costs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus program
• Employee service milestone recognition program