Material Handler

J&L Building Materials Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,073,000 - 59,237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

HSA

401K with match

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Job summary

J&L Building Materials is seeking a Material Handler at our Douglassville branch to provide excellent customer service onsite and prepare loads for deliveries. The role requires operating a forklift, organizing materials, and maintaining safe, efficient warehouse operations.

Starting pay is $18.50 per hour. Benefits include medical, dental, vision coverage, HSA, 401(k) with match, profit sharing, PTO and holidays. Training will cover safety procedures and inventory accuracy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, plus 1 year warehouse experience or equivalent.
• Ability to lift 100 pounds.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and procedures.
• Preferred: strong attention to detail, customer service, math skills, forklift operation.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and accurate material fulfillment.
• Operate forklift to load, unload, and transport materials; perform pre-op checks.
• Organize materials by size, type, and product code; ensure proper inventory.
• Complete paperwork accurately and maintain safety procedures.
• Maintain 40-hour weekly core hours and occasional Saturday shifts after training.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Basic math

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.
• 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.
• 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.