Material Handler

J&L-Building-Materials,-Inc; Landisville (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, vision benefits

Employer HSA contribution

401K with employer match

Profit sharing bonus

Paid time off and paid holidays

Job summary

J&L Building Materials is seeking a Material Handler at its Landisville, PA branch. You will prepare orders from stock, load materials onto trucks, and maintain safe, efficient warehouse operations while delivering on-site customer service.

Starting rate is $18.50 per hour. Benefits include medical/dental/vision coverage, a 401K with employer match after 6 months, paid time off, and profit sharing. Core hours are 6:30 AM–4:30 PM, with occasional Saturday shifts after training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1 year warehouse experience or equivalent.
• Ability to lift 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and accurately fill material requests.
• Operate forklift to load/unload and transport materials; perform safety checks.
• Sort and store materials by size/type; rotate stock.
• Maintain accurate paperwork and participate in inventories.
• Work 40 hours per week with occasional Saturday shifts after training.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Basic math skills

Safe driving record

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Description

We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to apply for our current Material Handler opening at our Landisville, PA 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,
• 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 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 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.
• 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.

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.

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.

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.