Material Handler

Johnson Controls
Salem, VA

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Package material for shipping
  • ·Unpack received goods, verify count and stock in assigned location
  • Load and unload trucks and move material around the plant with fork truck and pallet jack
  • Participate in the effort to ensure smooth, controlled flow of materials.
  • Maintain a safe working environment and a commitment to safety excellence.
  • Maintain clean, organized shipping, receiving, and inventory areas.

QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements below are the minimum requirements an employee needs to fulfill this position. They are representative of the knowledge, skills and ability required for the position.

Education

  • High school diploma or equivalent.

Required Experience

  • 3 years of experience in production operations. Prior experience with shipping and receiving tasks is desired.
  • Fork truck license, current

Language

  • Strong oral and written communications skills. Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

Skills

  • Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with persons at all levels of the organization.
  • Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment.
  • Must be able to operate material handling equipment, including a fork truck.
  • Must have light carpentry skills, including the ability to use small power tools.

Physical Demands

  • While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and use a computer for long periods of time.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  • Must not have issues related to handling metals including aluminum, copper, bronze, and steel.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this position, the employee will be regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, heated mechanical parts, adhesive fumes, airborne particles, and energized electrical systems. Moderate noise levels are present for limited periods of time. Appropriate PPE will be supplied.

Experience:

fork truck: 1 year (Required)

  • Warehouse experience: 1 year (Required)
  • Work Location: In person

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

· Package material for shipping

· Unpack received goods, verify count and stock in assigned location

· Load and unload trucks and move material around the plant with fork truck and pallet jack

· Participate in the effort to ensure smooth, controlled flow of materials.

· Maintain a safe working environment and a commitment to safety excellence.

· Maintain clean, organized shipping, receiving, and inventory areas.

QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements below are the minimum requirements an employee needs to fulfill this position. They are representative of the knowledge, skills and ability required for the position.

Education

- High school diploma or equivalent.

Required Experience

· 3 years of experience in production operations. Prior experience with shipping and receiving tasks is desired.

· Fork truck license, current

Language

· Strong oral and written communications skills. Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

Skills

· Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with persons at all levels of the organization.

· Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment.

· Must be able to operate material handling equipment, including a fork truck.

· Must have light carpentry skills, including the ability to use small power tools.

Physical Demands

· While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and use a computer for long periods of time.

· Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

· Must not have issues related to handling metals including aluminum, copper, bronze, and steel.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this position, the employee will be regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, heated mechanical parts, adhesive fumes, airborne particles, and energized electrical systems. Moderate noise levels are present for limited periods of time. Appropriate PPE will be supplied.

Experience:

fork truck: 1 year (Required)

Warehouse experience: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

· Package material for shipping

· Unpack received goods, verify count and stock in assigned location

· Load and unload trucks and move material around the plant with fork truck and pallet jack

· Participate in the effort to ensure smooth, controlled flow of materials.

· Maintain a safe working environment and a commitment to safety excellence.

· Maintain clean, organized shipping, receiving, and inventory areas.

QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements below are the minimum requirements an employee needs to fulfill this position. They are representative of the knowledge, skills and ability required for the position.

Education

- High school diploma or equivalent.

Required Experience

· 3 years of experience in production operations. Prior experience with shipping and receiving tasks is desired.

· Fork truck license, current

Language

· Strong oral and written communications skills. Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

Skills

· Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with persons at all levels of the organization.

· Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment.

· Must be able to operate material handling equipment, including a fork truck.

· Must have light carpentry skills, including the ability to use small power tools.

Physical Demands

· While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and use a computer for long periods of time.

· Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

· Must not have issues related to handling metals including aluminum, copper, bronze, and steel.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this position, the employee will be regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, heated mechanical parts, adhesive fumes, airborne particles, and energized electrical systems. Moderate noise levels are present for limited periods of time. Appropriate PPE will be supplied.

Experience:

fork truck: 1 year (Required)

Warehouse experience: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $17.35-$22.00 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at

Posted 2026-02-12

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