Warehouse Material Handler - Forklift Operator (7122)

L&W Supply Corporation; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialty distributor is seeking a Warehouse Associate in Allentown, PA. This role involves pulling and loading orders for customers, operating a forklift, and ensuring efficient warehouse operations. Ideal candidates are dependable, possess forklift experience, and can lift heavy loads. The company offers health coverage, a 401(k) plan, and additional benefits.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Employer paid short and long term disability

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and carry up to 250 lbs with assistance.
• Previous forklift experience preferred.
• Knowledge of building materials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pull ordered material from inventory and stage for pickups and deliveries.
• Operate forklift safely and efficiently.
• Maintain accurate inventory records.

Skills

Dependability

Forklift Operation

Warehouse Management

Education

Forklift Certification

High School Diploma

Job description

Location 1635 Airport Rd. Suite 7
Allentown, PA 18103-9527

L&W Supplyis a leading specialty distributor of drywall, ceiling tiles, steel framing and other building materials used by commercial and residential contractors. L&W Supply delivers the products and capabilities offered by a national distributor paired with the service and personal touch usually found only in a locally owned business.

If you are a dependable and personable individual who is looking for a rewarding career with an established company, we want to hear from you! In this role, you will pull orders for customers and load orders onto our company delivery trucks . You will perform picking and loading duties using a forklift.

Specific duties may include:

• Following all applicable safety rules and procedures
• Receiving incoming building materials and placing them into inventory
• Organizing and maintaining the warehouse for effective and efficient utilization of available storage space while also ensuring that all products can be quickly retrieved for shipment
• Pulling ordered material from inventory and staging it for pickups and deliveries
• Maintaining all products in a quality and marketable condition
• Keeping accurate inventory records
• Operating a forklift safely and efficiently and being able to handle heavy and awkward loads
• Estimating the weight of forklift loads so that the delivery vehicles are properly loaded and are not overweight
• Physically sorting through various products in order to remove defective material
• Responsibilities may include assisting with delivery of materials to customers or jobsites and delivery functions including unloading and staging of product at jobsites as assigned

Specific qualifications include:

• Ability to be trained and licensed/certified by L&W Supply to operate forklift equipment
• Ability to stand, climb, reach, bend, and twist throughout complete shifts
• Ability to lift and carry up to 250 lbs with assistance
• Previous forklift experience is strongly preferred
• Previous warehouse experience is preferred
• Knowledge in all applicable building material products is preferred

Benefits may include:

• Health, dental, and vision coverage - eligible after 60 days, low out of pocket
• 401(k) with generous company match - eligible after 60 days, immediately vested
• Employer paid employee assistance program
• Employer paid short term and long term disability
• Employer paid life insurance
• Flex spending
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace

ABC Supply values diversity and we actively encourage women, minorities, and veterans to apply.