Warehouse Associate

About the role

Johnstone Supply, North America's leading wholesale distributor of HVACR equipment, parts, and supplies, has grown over seven decades into a multi-billion-dollar industry leader with over 470 distributor branches and 6 distribution centers throughout North America. We work with some of the largest companies in the world, including Daikin/Goodman, Bosch, Copeland, Honeywell, Johnson Controls, and Fujitsu, to provide contractors with world-class products, technical expertise, and quality service. Relationship-building is the key to our success, and it shows in everything we do.

Responsibilities

• Receive, fill, and ship products accurately and efficiently; ensure all products are readily available to be filled and necessary paperwork is completed
• Perform warehouse functions including receiving, order fulfillment, product picking, wrapping and packing, stock replenishment, customer will call, and inventory cycle counts
• Operate power equipment (electric pallet jack, walkie rider, sit-down forklift) safely to locate, put away, stack, and move checked-in products to correct storage locations
• 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 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 to minimize damage, entering items into scan gun, and completing paperwork
• Document shipment of hazardous materials by labeling cartons correctly and completing necessary paperwork
• Prepare orders: prepare trucks for shipments; palletize and wrap orders; load pallets and pieces into trucks; place packing list in last skid; complete paperwork
• Maintain current accuracy and efficiency standards and follow all standard operating procedures
• Participate in inventory cycle counts and other related projects as assigned
• Maintain a safe work environment by working safely, following safety rules, maintaining equipment, and keeping a clean work area; promptly report 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
• Maintain professional communications with customers and coworkers; treat all customers and coworkers with a helpful and courteous attitude
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Required: High school diploma or 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
• Preferred: Knowledge of HVAC wholesale industry, principles, and practices
• Preferred: Previous experience with OSHA and safety regulations and procedures

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• Forklift certification required, or willingness to obtain on the job

Knowledge, 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
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and maneuver large/heavy products or equipment 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 (RF equipment, ERP software)
• English proficiency (written and spoken) is a core requirement due to the nature of the work, safety regulations, and need for accurate communication

Physical Requirements

• 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; lift more weight with mechanical assistance or team members
• For driving duties (if applicable): sit for long periods, 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: Win together by collaborating, focusing on the common goal, and leveraging the strengths of the team
• Own It: Take initiative, act with 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 with immediate vesting
• Holiday pay – 7.5 recognized 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

Schedule

Monday – Friday 7:00 am – 5:00 pm, rotational Saturdays 7:00 am – 12:00 pm

Pay

$17 – $19 per hour