Material Handler II

Location: Largo, FL
Job Type: Full-Time | Hours: Mon-Fri - 3:30PM-12AM + Saturday OT as needed
Hourly Rate: $21.54 + shift differential

About Us

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

What you will do
You will deliver material in an effort to support the manufacturing process with a priority on Inventory Control.  Under the direction of the Warehouse Supervisor, you will maintain the materials in the warehouse in an organized fashion with part numbers on all product, pull and stage jobs as assigned per the production schedule and associated pick tickets, deliver staged jobs per the production schedule and respond to material requisitions where pick lists or Kanban systems are not in place. Inventory accuracy is the highest priority for this role except for Safety which is the only activity that outweighs accuracy.

- Candidates MUST have excellent Skills in the following:

- Excel- be able to create and maintaining spreadsheets by pulling data from our computer systems

- Communication- front facing with customers and logistic teams in-person and via emails or phone

- Overall excellent computer knowledge and skills

Typical schedule will be Mon-Friday 9am-5pm.  Could potentially be 9-10 hours days and Saturdays required depending on the plant's production/shipping schedule.

Material Handler – Job Responsibilities
1. Daily Shipping Operations
Review overnight emails each morning to identify shipments completed during the previous shift and update the shipping schedule accordingly.
Mark completed shipments and identify truckloads that need to be canceled, rescheduled, or communicated as ready for pickup.
Print the daily QS order list and monitor order progress throughout the shift to ensure all scheduled orders ship on time.
Track shipping status throughout the day, including orders that have shipped, are on QA hold, or are currently being built.
Confirm that every scheduled truckload has been taken care of and no shipments were missed
Ensure all orders have the required PRO number.

2. Shipping Schedule Management
Create and maintain the weekly shipping schedule as new orders are released, maintaining visibility at least one week in advance.
Organize and classify shipments by truckload, international shipment, and potential combo opportunities.
Assign the appropriate carrier to each shipment based on TL map.
Monitor and update the shipping schedule throughout the day to reflect changes in order status and shipment progress.

3. International Shipping and Commercial Invoices
Receive and organize international shipping orders via email for the upcoming month.
Maintain an Excel commercial invoice (CI) tracking spreadsheet to monitor invoice preparation and completion.
Prepare commercial invoices in advance of scheduled international shipment dates.
Submit commercial invoices for review, track pending approvals, and update their status to “Waiting Approval,” “Approved,” or “Review,” as applicable.
Follow up on pending commercial invoice approvals to ensure all required documentation is completed before shipment.

4. Carrier Coordination and Shipment Tracking
Email carriers up to three days in advance to coordinate upcoming shipments.
Provide carriers with pallet dimensions, job order numbers, and scheduled order build dates.
Receive PRO numbers from carriers and enter them into the shipping system.

5. Shipping Documentation and Customer Service Support
Deliver paperwork for orders shipped during the previous day to the Customer Service department each morning.
Assist with preparing and verifying packing lists and other required shipping documents.

6. Truck Driver and Pickup Coordination
Receive incoming truck drivers and verify the orders scheduled for pickup.
Direct drivers to the appropriate bay and verify that required copies of shipping documents are signed.
Communicate pickup information and coordinate with the shipping floor to support an efficient loading process.

7. Warehouse and Floor Support
Assist with shipping operations on the warehouse floor as needed.
Operate the wrapping machine to prepare pallets for shipment.
Scan pallets and assist with shipment.

8. Administrative and Special Projects
Maintain office supply lists and identify replenishment needs.
Scan, rename, organize, and file documents in the appropriate digital folders.
Make copies and assist with general administrative tasks.
Support special projects and additional operational assignments as needed.
Assist other team members with shipping, documentation, and administrative responsibilities to maintain daily workflow efficiency.

What We Offer
•    Competitive salary
•    Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
•    Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
•    On-the-job training and cross-training opportunities
•    A collaborative, safety-first culture with a Zero Harm policy
•    Opportunities for career growth and development

HIRING HOURLY RANGE : $21.54 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

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