Material HandlerDriver

Johnstone Supply North Americas leading wholesale distributor of HVACR equipment parts and supplies has a great opportunity to join our team. Over the last seven decades Johnstone has grown 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.

Now is the best time to join Johnstone Supply. Relationship-building is the key to our success and it shows in everything we do. The Power of Johnstone is everyone who works with us. Our customers our partners and our people.Johnstone is growing and so can you.

The COS Material Handler/Driver is responsible forreceiving filling and shipping products accurately and efficiently as well asensuringthe safe transporting and arrival of products in a timely manner to our customers and other store be assigned all or some of the various warehouse job functions including but not limited to receiving order fulfillment product picking wrapping and packing stock replenishment customer will call and inventory cycle counts. This role is also responsible fordriving route sequencing order verification loading and unloading ordersinto company/customer vehicle return service sharing feedback from customersas well as maintenance upkeep and repairs of the company vehicles and warehouse equipment. The Material Handler/Driver position is required to possess a valid drivers license at all times and must meet all state and federal driving regulations.

• Operates basic power equipment (i.e. electric pallet walkie rider sit-down forklift) in a safe and efficient manner to locate put away stack and move checked-in products to correct storage locations on a daily basis. This includes stocking filling bin boxes facing cartons checking for product mixing and rotating product where needed; monitoring stock on shelves or bins; replenishing stock from reserves; maintaining control of products in reserve stock area or will call area.
• Receives product by unloading trucks using forklift pallet jack electric pallet jack or by hand.
• Ensures shipments received are in good condition and accurate by: inspecting freight for damage and signing freight bills; verifying quantity ordered versus quantity received; checking all shipments against packing lists; and completing necessary paperwork for reimbursements or discrepancies.
• Ensures 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.
• Fills orders by picking packing items into cartons and stacking them in a manner that minimizes damage entering items into scan gun and completing necessary paperwork.
• Documents the shipment of hazardous materials by labeling cartons correctly and completing necessary paperwork.
• Prepares 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.
• Maintains current accuracy and efficiency standards and follows all standard operating procedures.
• Participates in inventory cycle counts and other related projects in current location and/or the market as assigned.
• Assists in the maintenance and upkeep of all warehouse machinery and equipment.
• Maintains a safe work environment by working in a safe manner following safety rules and maintaining a clean work area. Promptly reports any safety or maintenance concerns to supervisors.
• Always wears protective equipment according to company policies and procedures. Accesses Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) as needed and when appropriate.
• Maintains required hazardous materials forklift and other internal and external certifications as needed.
• Maintains professional communications when interacting with customers and coworkers. Treats all customers and coworkers with a helpful and courteous attitude.

Driving Responsibilities:

• Maintains positive relationships with customers by providing exceptional service that includes accurate and timely delivery of products.
• Serves as a key field contact for gathering accurate customer service and delivery expectations.
• Safely operates company vehicles and equipment consistent with DOT state federal and company standards.
• Maintains cleanliness of inside of truck cab box and all assigned work areas.
• Performs routine inspections and preventative maintenance on assigned vehicle(s)/equipment; refers defects issues or needs for repairs to the supervisor promptly.

• Loads and unloads trucks. Checks and verifies deliveries against sales and transfer orders.
• Prepares routes and follows schedules and deadlines for delivery shipping receiving and other related tasks.
• Drives straight body vehicles including box truck to deliver supplies and equipment to customers place of business job site or other Johnstone store locations.
• Maintains telephone or radio contact with supervisor to receive expedited delivery instructions utilizing communication methods safely and in accordance with all requirements and expectations.

• Immediately communicates delivery traffic safety and customer issues to their supervisor.
• Record sales and/or delivery information as applicable. Completes manifest with pictures signatures and any returns by way of iPad or manual completion.

• Returns vehicle at the end of day verifying it is fully fueled; completes monthly driver log and any associated paperwork; ensures the vehicle is secured.

• Returns gas receipts monies vehicle inspection logs and any other paperwork necessary.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.