Material Handler II

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Largo, Northern (FL, KY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits: medical, dental, vision

On-the-job training

Zero Harm culture

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse/Material Handler to support manufacturing through strict inventory control and organized warehousing in Largo, FL. The role emphasizes accurate material handling, staging, and timely delivery per production schedules.

You will operate forklifts and related equipment, maintain ERP transaction accuracy, and ensure safety compliance. This full-time position offers growth opportunities within a global leader in building systems and energy efficiency.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED with 6+ months related experience or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret safety and operating documents; perform basic math.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Hold a forklift certification.

Responsibilities

• Support the manufacturing process with inventory control and organized warehouse.
• Pull and stage jobs per production schedule and pick tickets.
• Deliver staged jobs per the production schedule and respond to material requisitions.
• Maintain inventory accuracy as the top priority, with safety as paramount.
• Follow all safety rules and participate in the JCI LEM program.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Education

HS Diploma / GED

Tools

Forklift Certification

Job description

Location: Largo, FL
Job Type: Full-Time | Hours: Mon-Fri - 3:30PM-12AM + Saturday OT as needed
Hourly Rate: $21.54 + shift differential

About Us

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

What you will do

You will deliver material in an effort to support the manufacturing process with a priority on Inventory Control. Under the direction of the Warehouse Supervisor, you will maintain the materials in the warehouse in an organized fashion with part numbers on all product, pull and stage jobs as assigned per the production schedule and associated pick tickets, deliver staged jobs per the production schedule and respond to material requisitions where pick lists or Kanban systems are not in place. Inventory accuracy is the highest priority for this role except for Safety which is the only activity that outweighs accuracy.

How you will do it

• All of the responsibilities and functions as detailed in the Material Handler I job description.


• Have complete familiarity of all job functions in both Shipping, Receiving and Warehouse operations.


• Trained and certified in the use of all of the Material Handling equipment throughout the manufacturing operation including forklifts, pallet jacks, reach trucks, stand-ups, etc.


• Able to access the ERP system and perform inventory transactions and inquiries within the system.


• Utilizing the ERP system, determine by part number, quantity of material on hand by location.


• Able to research inventory discrepancies by reviewing transaction history of material movement.


• Understands how and why the Quarantine location exists and how to use it.


• Performs job tasks in a manner that reflects behavior complimentary to the JCI LEM program.


• Is a steward of all safety rules, regulations and guidelines.


• Other duties as required.

What we look for - Required:

• HS Diploma or general education degree (GED); 6 months or more related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.


• Strong Customer Service skills required; very good communications skills.


• Hold a Forklift Certification.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


• Ability to work in a noisy, dusty, industrial/manufacturing environment with some exposure to non-toxic irritants


• Ability to work with machinery and moving parts


• Ability to operate crane, truck, motor vehicles


• Ability to work with moving vehicles, ladders, and scaffolding


• Ability to work at heights Ability to properly lift/ carry/ push/ pull/ manipulate/ transport up to 25 lbs.


• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs, and frequently lift up to 40 lbs


• Ability to work in a non-climate controlled environment


• Ability to work in repetitive motions and pressure involving fingers, hands, and wrists


• The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing or walking over hard concrete surface


• Exposure to recurring bending, crouching, stooping, kneeling, sitting, climbing, stretching, reaching, or similar activities


• Ability to read, write, speak and communicate in the English Language


• Must have the physical strength and ability to frequently work more than 40 hours weekly


• Ability to operate all job necessary equipment including moving vehicles in a safe manner. Persons under the influence of illegal drugs, alcohol or a prescribed medication which has a prescription warning to not operate machinery or drive a moving vehicle, shall not be considered as having the ability to operate the necessary equipment in a safe manner.


• This position description is subject to change at any time without prior notice. This position requires the individual to wear the appropriate PPE as determined by management.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary


• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time


• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)


• On-the-job training and cross-training opportunities


• A collaborative, safety-first culture with a Zero Harm policy


• Opportunities for career growth and development

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