Material Handler

J&L Building Materials; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

J&L Building Materials is seeking a Material Handler at the Avondale, PA branch. The role focuses on accurate order preparation, safe forklift operation, and dependable customer service to support daily branch operations.

Key duties include loading and unloading materials, organizing inventory, and maintaining safety and efficiency in a busy warehouse environment. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and the ability to lift 100 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus at least one year related warehouse experience, or equivalent combination
• Ability to lift 100 pounds
• Proficiency in basic math and accuracy in handling loads

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and support at the branch
• Assemble customer orders from stock and prepare loads for delivery
• Operate forklift to load, unload, and move materials
• Sort materials and store them properly on racks or shelves
• Complete all warehouse paperwork accurately and promptly
• Maintain safe, efficient warehouse operations and participate in inventories and cycle counts

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Basic math

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

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 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!

About Us

J&L Building Materials is a third-generation, family-owned, 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 we've 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 customer-centric 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 high-deductible 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 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

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 [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.