Johnstone Supply
Driver / Material Handler
Join us as a Driver & Material Handler at Johnstone Supply. You will play a pivotal role in our supply chain, managing incoming and outgoing products, maintaining accurate inventory, and creating a safe, efficient workspace. You’ll also deliver an exceptional experience for our professional technicians and contractors.
A Day In The Life
Order Fulfillment: Select products from inventory to fulfill customer orders, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
Product Handling: Quickly and accurately receive, inspect, process, and store incoming shipments. Match delivery contents with packing lists to verify accuracy and note any discrepancies.
Driving: Operate delivery vehicles to transport items to other stores or customer locations. Ensure compliance with safety protocols, maintain a clean driving record, and complete vehicle safety checks before departure.
Packing & Staging: Prepare, pack, and stage products for inter-store transfers, customer pick‑ups, and deliveries. Ensure packaging meets standards to prevent damage during transit.
Safety & Equipment Use: Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other warehouse equipment safely and efficiently. Perform regular safety checks and report maintenance needs.
Inventory Management: Verify vendor and stock numbers for incoming products and determine proper storage locations based on bin numbers or product sequence.
Customer Assistance: Occasionally greet customers professionally and assist with loading their purchases. Handle inquiries related to product availability, order status, and store policies.
Sales Counter Support: Collaborate with the sales team by occasionally answering phones, assisting walk‑in customers, and helping at the counter during busy periods.
Freight Claims: Inspect shipments for damage or shortages, document issues, and initiate freight claims as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent experience), with a clean driving record.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. regularly (with occasional heavier lifts using equipment).
Skill to operate heavy equipment, including delivery vehicles, forklifts, and pallet jacks.
Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
Basic computer skills and familiarity with inventory management systems.
A safety‑first mindset and strong attention to detail.
Valid Driver’s License.
Able to pass DOT physical.
Preferred Qualifications
Six months of warehouse experience, preferably in a wholesale environment.
Experience with computer or barcode‑driven inventory management systems.
Forklift operation experience or certification.
Strong problem‑solving, multitasking, and communication skills.
Values We Care About
Safety: Always prioritizes safety, both at work and at home, while ensuring those who work for you work safely.
Customer Focused: Take the perspective of those we serve, anticipate their needs, and respond quickly.
One Team: We win together by collaborating with each other, focusing on the common goal, and leveraging the strengths of the team.
Own It: Take the initiative, act with a sense of urgency and pride, do things right the first time, and always act with integrity.
Innovate: Embrace and create change that drives continuous improvement and customer‑valued solutions.
Benefits At Johnstone Supply, we recognize that our employees’ growth, well‑being, and success drives the company’s success. We offer a competitive wage, in addition to health and wellness benefits including customizable plans for medical, dental, vision coverage, and options for alternative care. We provide the resources you need to take charge of your well‑being, including:
Paid Time Off (PTO) – 3 weeks of PTO for individual contributors and 4 weeks for leaders
Safe Harbor 401(k) – 100% employer match up to 5% of base pay and immediately vests
Holiday pay – we recognize and pay our employees for 7.5 holidays per year
Employer subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans.
Employer paid life insurance and long‑term disability
Voluntary short‑term disability, accident and critical illness insurance24/7 Access to virtual care/telehealth options, and Parental Time Off
Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
$100 wellness reward for completing annual health check‑up
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you, and your family
Coverage for chiropractic, acupuncture, and massage therapy services
Tuition reimbursement, up to $5,250 per year
Employee referral bonus program – earn up to $4,000 per year
Employee service milestone recognition program
Employee discounts on products & retail discounts
Variety of incentive plans for employees
Bi‑weekly pay days on every other Friday
Opportunity to apply for the John M Shank Memorial Scholarship Fund, available to both Johnstone employees and children of employees
EOE & E-Verify Participating Employer.
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A Day In The Life
Order Fulfillment: Select products from inventory to fulfill customer orders, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
Product Handling: Quickly and accurately receive, inspect, process, and store incoming shipments. Match delivery contents with packing lists to verify accuracy and note any discrepancies.
Driving: Operate delivery vehicles to transport items to other stores or customer locations. Ensure compliance with safety protocols, maintain a clean driving record, and complete vehicle safety checks before departure.
Packing & Staging: Prepare, pack, and stage products for inter-store transfers, customer pick‑ups, and deliveries. Ensure packaging meets standards to prevent damage during transit.
Safety & Equipment Use: Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other warehouse equipment safely and efficiently. Perform regular safety checks and report maintenance needs.
Inventory Management: Verify vendor and stock numbers for incoming products and determine proper storage locations based on bin numbers or product sequence.
Customer Assistance: Occasionally greet customers professionally and assist with loading their purchases. Handle inquiries related to product availability, order status, and store policies.
Sales Counter Support: Collaborate with the sales team by occasionally answering phones, assisting walk‑in customers, and helping at the counter during busy periods.
Freight Claims: Inspect shipments for damage or shortages, document issues, and initiate freight claims as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent experience), with a clean driving record.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. regularly (with occasional heavier lifts using equipment).
Skill to operate heavy equipment, including delivery vehicles, forklifts, and pallet jacks.
Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
Basic computer skills and familiarity with inventory management systems.
A safety‑first mindset and strong attention to detail.
Valid Driver’s License.
Able to pass DOT physical.
Preferred Qualifications
Six months of warehouse experience, preferably in a wholesale environment.
Experience with computer or barcode‑driven inventory management systems.
Forklift operation experience or certification.
Strong problem‑solving, multitasking, and communication skills.
Values We Care About
Safety: Always prioritizes safety, both at work and at home, while ensuring those who work for you work safely.
Customer Focused: Take the perspective of those we serve, anticipate their needs, and respond quickly.
One Team: We win together by collaborating with each other, focusing on the common goal, and leveraging the strengths of the team.
Own It: Take the initiative, act with a sense of urgency and pride, do things right the first time, and always act with integrity.
Innovate: Embrace and create change that drives continuous improvement and customer‑valued solutions.
Benefits At Johnstone Supply, we recognize that our employees’ growth, well‑being, and success drives the company’s success. We offer a competitive wage, in addition to health and wellness benefits including customizable plans for medical, dental, vision coverage, and options for alternative care. We provide the resources you need to take charge of your well‑being, including:
Paid Time Off (PTO) – 3 weeks of PTO for individual contributors and 4 weeks for leaders
Safe Harbor 401(k) – 100% employer match up to 5% of base pay and immediately vests
Holiday pay – we recognize and pay our employees for 7.5 holidays per year
Employer subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans.
Employer paid life insurance and long‑term disability
Voluntary short‑term disability, accident and critical illness insurance24/7 Access to virtual care/telehealth options, and Parental Time Off
Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
$100 wellness reward for completing annual health check‑up
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you, and your family
Coverage for chiropractic, acupuncture, and massage therapy services
Tuition reimbursement, up to $5,250 per year
Employee referral bonus program – earn up to $4,000 per year
Employee service milestone recognition program
Employee discounts on products & retail discounts
Variety of incentive plans for employees
Bi‑weekly pay days on every other Friday
Opportunity to apply for the John M Shank Memorial Scholarship Fund, available to both Johnstone employees and children of employees
EOE & E-Verify Participating Employer.
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