Material Handler

We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to apply for our current Material Handler opening at our Avondale PA branch. At J&L our Material Handlers are critical to the branchs operation by providing excellent detailoriented and professional service to customers onsite as well as accurate preparation of loads for offsite deliveries. A passion for safety customer service professional development and integrity is a must for any team member in this position!

ABOUT US:

J&L Building Materials is a thirdgeneration familyowned independent distributor that has been serving professional contractors and builders since 1958. We are committed to providing high quality building materials and a unique level of service that can only be found here. We believe that every structure we play a role in creating is a testament to the lasting relationships weve built and the integrity we uphold. We aim to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our employees customers vendors and the communities we serve by ensuring that every interaction with J&L Building Materials feels local personal and deeply rooted in trust and respect.

Our mission is to deliver exceptional customer service where people and relationships take precedence above all else. We are committed to creating a personalized experience while approaching our business with thoughtfulness and integrity based on our core values of customercentric excellence authentic relationships personal responsibility and accountability and success through integrity and honesty.

Benefits include full medical dental vision benefits coverage; employer contribution to Health Savings Account if enrolled in the highdeductible health plan; 401K with 6% employer match after 6 months of employment profit sharing bonus program paid time off and paid holidays.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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 preoperational 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.
• Actively take part 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.

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.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act it is the policy of J&L to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact the Human Resources Department at or.

This is not necessarily an allinclusive list of jobrelated responsibilities duties skills efforts requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.