COS Material Handler/Driver

Johnstone Supply, North Americas leading wholesale distributor of HVACR equipment, parts, and supplies has a great opportunity to join our team. Over the last seven decades Johnstone has grown into the industry leader with over 470 distributor branches and 6 distribution centers throughout North America. We work with some of the largest companies in the world, including Daikin/Goodman, Honeywell, Emerson, Johnson Controls, Google and Fujitsu, to provide contractors with world class products, technical expertise, and quality service.

Now is the best time to join Johnstone Supply. Relationship-building is the key to our success, and it shows in everything we do. The Power of Johnstone is everyone who works with us. Our customers, our partners, and our people. Johnstone is growing, and so can you.

The COS Material Handler/Driver is responsible for receiving, filling, and shipping products accurately and efficiently, as well as ensuring the safe transporting and arrival of products, in a timely manner, to our customers and other store locations. May be assigned all or some of the various warehouse job functions including but not limited to receiving, order fulfillment, product picking, wrapping and packing, stock replenishment, customer will call, and inventory cycle counts.

Driving Responsibilities

• Customer Delivery — Provide timely, accurate deliveries and maintain positive customer relationships.
• Vehicle Operation — Operate company vehicles safely and in compliance with DOT, state, federal, and company standards.
• Loading & Verification — Load/unload trucks; verify deliveries against sales and transfer orders.
• Route Management — Follow schedules, deadlines, and delivery instructions; maintain communication with supervisors.
• Documentation — Complete manifests, logs, return paperwork, and digital records via iPad or manual forms.
• Vehicle Care — Perform routine inspections, report issues, maintain cleanliness, and return vehicles fueled and secured.
• Other Duties — Support additional warehouse or delivery tasks as needed.

Warehouse Responsibilities

• Product Receiving — Unload trucks by forklift, pallet jack, or by hand; inspect freight; verify quantities; document discrepancies.
• Stocking & Replenishment — Put away inventory, fill bins, rotate stock, maintain reserve and will‑call areas.
• Order Fulfillment — Pick, pack, palletize, wrap, and prepare shipments; scan items; complete required paperwork.
• Labeling & Accuracy — Ensure all products have correct barcodes and stock numbers; print and apply labels; resolve discrepancies.
• Equipment Operation — Safely operate pallet jacks, walkie riders, and forklifts; assist with equipment upkeep.
• Safety & Compliance — Maintain a clean work area, follow safety rules, wear PPE, and keep required certifications current.

Johnstone Supply believes that each employee’s contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, it is our expectation that each employee will adhere to our company values and offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

• Required:
  • High School Diploma/GED; 1+ years of truck driving experience (26 ft vehicle or larger) or 1 year operating Johnstone equipment/vehicles under supervision; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience operating forklift and other warehouse equipment safely and competently.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

• Must have a valid drivers’ license with a driving record indicating a safe driving history acceptable to the company; must remain eligible at all times to drive a commercial motor vehicle under applicable state and federal laws and FMCSA regulations.
• Forklift certification required, or willingness to obtain on the job.

The physical demands and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We’re also interested in hiring a great candidate that holds these values so we can further build a strong company culture: 

• 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 responding 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.

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 medical, dental, vision coverage, and options for supplemental care. We provide the resources you need to take charge of your well-being, including:

• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Safe Harbor 401(k) – 100% employer match up to 5% of base pay and immediate vesting
• Holiday pay – we recognize and pay our employees for 7.5 holidays per year
• Paid Parental Bonding Time
• Employer subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans
• Employer paid life insurance and short-term disability
• Voluntary long-term disability, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• 24/7 Access to virtual care/telehealth options
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution; Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Wellbeing program with opportunity to earn reduced medical costs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you, and your family
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus program
• Employee service milestone recognition program

We understand that our employees are the cornerstone of our success. Our commitment to continuous improvement & investment in our people is only matched by our commitment to superior customer experience.

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