Material Handler

Shelby American, Inc.; Douglassville (PA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and family-owned distributor as a Material Handler, where your role is crucial to ensuring customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. This position offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment, where your attention to detail and commitment to safety are valued. You will be responsible for managing inventory, operating forklifts, and maintaining warehouse standards. With comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and a 401K plan, this is not just a job, but a chance to grow professionally in a company that values integrity and excellence.

Benefits

Full medical, dental, vision benefits

401K with employer match

Paid time off

Profit sharing bonus program

Qualifications

• At least one year related warehouse experience or equivalent education.
• Ability to lift 100 pounds and read safety documents.

Responsibilities

• Provide high level of customer satisfaction and service.
• Accurately fill customer requests for materials and operate forklift.
• Maintain safe and efficient warehouse operations.

Skills

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Forklift Operation

Basic Math Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Description

We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to apply for our current Material Handler opening at our Douglassville branch. At J&L, our Material Handlers are critical to the branch's operation by providing excellent, detail-oriented, and professional service to customers onsite, as well as accurate preparation of loads for off-site deliveries. A passion for safety, customer service, professional development, and integrity is a must for any team member in this position!

Starting rate: $18.50

ABOUT J&L:

J&L Building Materials is a third-generation, family-owned, independent distributor that has been serving professional contractors and builders since 1958. We provide high quality building materials and a unique level of service that can only be found here.

Our Core Values:

• Customer-centric excellence
• Authentic relationships
• Personal responsibility and accountability
• Success through integrity and honesty

MATERIAL HANDLER BENEFITS:

• Full medical, dental, vision benefits coverage
• Employer contribution to Health Savings Account if enrolled in the high-deductible health plan
• 401K with 6% employer match after 6 months of employment, P
• Profit sharing bonus program
• Paid time off and paid holidays

MATERIAL HANDLER ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Always provide a high level of customer satisfaction and service.
• Accurately fill customer requests for materials, both in-person and in preparation for on-site deliveries.
• Operate forklift trucks to load, unload, or transport materials, as well as perform pre-operational 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.
• Demonstrate proper care and maintenance of company equipment and vehicles.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate punctuality and reliability in attendance.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

MATERIAL HANDLER 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.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, customer tickets, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

MATERIAL HANDLER 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.

MATERIAL HANDLER PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity.
• Close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequent reaching, lifting, and carrying.
• Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, and crawling.
• Frequent exposure to outside weather conditions.
• The noise level in the environment is usually moderate.

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 [e-mail] or 610-981-6036.

This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related 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.