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Over the last seven decades, Johnstone has grown into a multi-billion-dollar 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, Bosch, Copeland, Honeywell, Johnson Controls, and Fujitsu, to provide contractors with world-class products, technical expertise, and quality service.\nNow 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.\nResponsibilities\nMaintain 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.\nUtilizes power equipment, including an order picker and reach truck, to accomplish job duties.\nAssists in determining “ideal locate” practices for all new parts.\nMay perform item measurements using a Cubiscan machine, ensuring accurate dimensions, weight and packaging quantities are uploaded to the Item Master.\nAssists 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 Johnstone Services Team in determining how to handle discrepancies; and monitoring problem receipts to ensure Return Authorizations are received in a timely manner.\nWorks with Corporate Inventory Control Manger to complete vendor returns, overstock returns, and scrap write off related to DC inventory.\nAssists 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.\nMaintains proficient level of skill in picking, stocking, and replenishment for purposes of filling in when needed.\nMaintains a safe work environment by working in a safe manner, following current Distribution safety rules, maintaining equipment, and maintaining a clean work area.\nResponsible for identifying lost, damaged or missing stock immediately to the Supervisor and Management.\nResponsible for accurate quarterly and end-of-year inventory audits.\nJohnstone Supply believes that each employee’s contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, it is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.\nQualifications\nTo 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.\nEducation 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.\nJob Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:\nAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.\nAbility to work safely in all job tasks.\nAbility to effectively and safely operate power equipment.\nAbility to follow instructions and procedures.\nAbility to understand Inventory and Quality control procedures.\nAbility to organize and prioritize work.\nAbility to attend to details.\nAbility to get along with others in the workplace.\nAbility to complete routine paperwork.\nCompany Values\nWe’re also interested in hiring a great candidate that holds these values so we can further build a strong company culture:\nSafety: Always prioritizes safety, both at work and at home, while ensuring those who work for you work safely.\nCustomer Focused: Take the perspective of those we serve, anticipate their needs, and responding quickly.\nOne Team: We win together by collaborating with each other, focusing on the common goal, and leveraging the strengths of the team.\nOwn It: Take the initiative, act with a sense of urgency and pride, do things right the first time, and always act with integrity.\n Innovate: Embrace and create change that drives continuous improvement and customer-valued solutions.\nBenefit Overview\nAt Johnstone Supply, we recognize that our employees’ growth, well-being, and success drives the company’s success. 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We provide the resources you need to take charge of your well-being, including:\nCompetitive Paid Time Off (PTO) \nSafe Harbor 401(k) - 100% employer match up to 5% of base pay and immediate vesting\nHoliday pay - we recognize and pay our employees for 7.5 holidays per year\nPaid Parental Bonding Time\nEmployer subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans\nEmployer paid life insurance and short-term disability\nVoluntary long-term disability, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance\n24/7 Access to virtual care/telehealth options\nHealth Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution; Flexible spending accounts (FSA)\nWellbeing program with opportunity to earn reduced medical costs\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for you, and your family\nTuition reimbursement\nEmployee referral bonus program \nEmployee service milestone recognition program\nWe understand that our employees are the cornerstone of our success. 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