Johnstone Supply, North America’s leading wholesale distributor of HVACR equipment, parts, and supplies has a great opportunity for an Inventory Control Specialist to join our team at our Lancaster distribution center.

We offer Regular Full-time status Inventory Control Specialist a starting wage of $22.00 per hour plus eligibility for quarterly incentive bonuses, and benefits that includes medical, dental, vision, life, LTD, 401(k) with up to 5% company match, 3 weeks of PTO within the first year, and a safety shoe allowance. We're proud to offer 1st and 2nd shift, Monday – Friday schedules. Some weekend overtime when we’re busy, but that’s an opportunity to earn more money!

Johnstone Supply is invested in the growth and development of our people and we’re hiring individuals who are also interested in growth. We provide training and advancement opportunities to those who have the desire and capability to take their performance up to the next level. Many of our warehouse team-members have been promoted to higher levels of responsibility and compensation.

Our commitment to continuous improvement & investment in our people is only matched by our commitment to superior customer experience. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, apply now.

Position responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate inventory counts by:  performing daily cycle counts of locations and parts; monitoring put-away activities; monitoring and maintaining data consistency between databases; and research and resolve inventory discrepancies found during picking.
• Utilizes power equipment, including an order picker and reach truck, to accomplish job duties. 
• Assists in determining “ideal locate” practices for all new parts.
• May perform item measurements using a Cubiscan machine, ensuring accurate dimensions, weight and packaging quantities are uploaded to the Item Master.
• Assists in resolving receiving exceptions and discrepancies by:  working with receiving processors and Supervisors to research inbound receipt problems; serving as liaison between the DC and Corporate Office in determining how to handle discrepancies; and monitoring problem receipts to ensure Return Authorizations are received in a timely manner.
• Works with Corporate Inventory Control Manger to complete vendor returns, overstock return and scrap write off related to DC inventory.
• Assists in ensuring established picking, stocking and receiving best practices are utilized by: rotating between jobs and working with co-workers to determine processes being used; providing coaching or training when inventory errors exist; and leading meetings to improve processes or communicate issues in the area of Inventory Control.
• Maintains proficient level of skill in picking, stocking, and replenishment for purposes of fill in when needed.
• Maintains a safe work environment by working in a safe manner, following current Distribution safety rules, maintaining equipment, and maintaining a clean work area.
• Responsible for identifying lost, damaged or missing stock immediately to Supervisor and Management.
• Responsible for accurate quarterly and end of year inventory audits.

• Completing any additional tasks or duties designated by the Distribution Center Supervisor.

Position requirements:

• Education and/or Experience:  High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  
• The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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.

   

  Physical:   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand and walk on a concrete floor through a warehouse for the majority of the workday.  The employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and lift up to 50 pounds.  The individual is occasionally required to talk or hear; and lift up to 70 pounds.  Special vision requirements are distance vision; peripheral vision, and color vision. 

  Warehouse Environment:   Large warehouse with racks and bins, most work is performed using forklifts, pallet jacks, and RF scanner.   Climate can be warm or cool depending on the season.

• Job Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Ability to work in a safely in all job tasks.
  • Ability to effectively and safely operate power equipment.
  • Ability to follow instructions and procedures
  • Ability to understand Inventory and Quality control procedures
  • Ability to organize and prioritize work.
  • Ability to attend to details.
  • Ability to get along with others in the workplace.
  • Ability to complete routine paperwork.

Johnstone Supply is strongly interested in hiring a great candidate that exhibits work behaviors & values that are conducive to building and maintaining a strong and effective company culture. These behaviors include:

• 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.

Visit our website https://www.johnstonesupply.com/our-history for more information.

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