Material Handler (un)

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls Integrated Security is seeking a Material Handler to manage warehouse inventory, order processing, and shipment activities for the SSO. You will document transactions in Oracle and Perpetual Inventory, conduct periodic reviews, and ensure compliance with SOX guidelines.

The role requires basic computer skills, attention to detail, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. You will support installation/service teams by stocking materials and processing incoming shipments in a

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Knowledge of perpetual inventory management system (Oracle).
• Attention to detail in handling inventory and documentation.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and climb a ladder.

Responsibilities

• Completes online orders for hardware, cable, and other items to maintain SSO warehouse inventory.
• Processes purchase orders to sustain inventory levels in the SSO warehouse.
• Ensures the warehouse is safe, organized, and compliant; takes corrective action as needed.
• Uses Perpetual Inventory to document equipment movements and resolves discrepancies.
• Pulls and issues hardware for installation and service jobs.
• Replenishes truck stock for fleet vehicles and moves material from trucks into the warehouse.
• Opens shipments, unpacks, verifies parts, and forwards receipt details to Accounts.
• Identifies shelf locators and stocks shelves per guidelines.
• Delivers incoming material to proper destination and documents it in the sub-inventory.
• Maintains product knowledge and answers technical questions related to work orders.
• Examines equipment returns to determine repair, warranty, or disposal actions.
• Maintains control logs of invoices and material transactions per regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Physical ability

Education

Three years of material handling and inventory control experience

Tools

Oracle

Perpetual Inventory

Job description

What will you do

Johnson Controls Integrated Security has an opening for a Material Handler working in a warehouse environment responsible for timely and cost-effectively ordering supplies, receipt and stocking of inventory, and shipping for the assigned Sales & Service Office (SSO) inventory.

The Material Handler ensures the security and accountability of inventory by documenting transactions using computer-based systems such as Oracle and Perpetual Inventory, processes transactions in accordance with procedures established by Johnson Controls Integrated Security and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) guidelines, and periodically conducts physical inventories and system reviews.

How will you do it

• Completes online orders for hardware, cable, and other miscellaneous items as required for the Sales & Service Office (SSO) for the Service and Installation departments and processes purchase orders to maintain the inventory levels in the SSO warehouse.




• Ensures that the local SSO warehouse is a safe, organized, and secure facility and takes immediate corrective action necessary to regain compliance when defaults are found.




• Uses the Perpetual Inventory functionality to document transactions on equipment to and from various sub-inventories assuring that the physical inventory and the \"booked\" inventory in the system match and investigates and resolves any discrepancies.




• Pulls and issues hardware as required for installation and service jobs as required.




• Replenishes truck stock for each fleet vehicle and moves material from shipping/distribution trucks into the warehouse.




• Opens shipments and verifies parts ordered, unpacks, removes, and reconciles items for each department, and tracks and forwards receipt for materials purchased to Accounts.




• Identifies shelf locators to be entered into the Perpetual Inventory system and stocks all warehouse shelves in accordance with established static stock and hardware guidelines.




• Delivers incoming material not assigned to the warehouse to its proper destination and ensures that the inventory is properly documented into the appropriate sub-inventory.




• Maintains product knowledge for items in stock and answers technical questions related to the work order, its number, and equipment needed.




• Examines equipment returned from cancelled accounts to determine if the equipment should be repaired, replaced under warranty, returned to manufacturers for credit, or disposed of within Perpetual Inventory and Sarbanes-Oxley guidelines.




• Maintains control logs and copies of all invoice transactions for material procurement and material handling as per federal, state, and local regulations.




• Performs other duties as assigned.

What we look for

Required

• Basic computer skills, (e.g., Microsoft Office, especially in excel).




• Knowledge of perpetual inventory management system (Oracle).




• Attention to detail.




• Good verbal and written communication skills.




• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.




• Ability to climb a ladder.

Preferred

• Three years of material handling and inventory control experience.




• Previous experience working with a computerized, perpetual inventory management system.

Pay Range: {$$$} $16.97 - $28.17 hourly rate determined by the CBA/rate sheet. Benefits are provided through a local labor union aligned with a collective bargaining agreement. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers.