Johnson Controls

Material Handler

Johnson Controls  •  $17 - $22/hr  •  Salem, VA (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Package materials for shipment
  • Receive, unpack, verify, and stock incoming goods in assigned locations
  • Load and unload trucks; move materials throughout the plant using a fork truck or pallet jack
  • Support efficient and controlled material flow across operations
  • Maintain a safe work environment and adhere to safety standards
  • Keep shipping, receiving, and inventory areas clean and organized

Qualifications

The following are the minimum requirements to successfully perform this role and represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

Education

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 3+ years of experience in production or warehouse operations preferred
  • Prior shipping and receiving experience preferred
  • Current fork truck license required
  • Minimum 1 year of fork truck and warehouse experience required'


Skills

  • Strong communication skills (verbal and written); ability to read, write, and speak English
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate across all levels
  • Experience operating material handling equipment, including fork trucks
  • Basic carpentry skills, including use of small power tools

Physical Demands

  • Regularly required to stand, sit, and perform tasks involving repetitive movement
  • Ability to use a computer for extended periods as needed
  • Vision requirements include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment
  • Must be able to safely handle metals such as aluminum, copper, bronze, and steel

Work Environment

* Exposure to moving and heated mechanical parts, airborne particles, adhesive fumes, and energized electrical systems
* Moderate noise levels may occur periodically
* Required personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided

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Additional Information

  • Work Location: On-site

Compensation & Benefits

Hiring Salary Range: **$17.35 – $22.00 per hour** (Compensation is based on experience, skills, internal equity, and market data.)

This role includes:

  • Competitive bonus plan based on individual, team, and company performance
  • Comprehensive benefits package

We may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support the hiring process. Final decisions are made by human reviewers.

Learn more: <https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us>

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here

Johnson Controls

About Johnson Controls

At Johnson Controls, we transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play. As the global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet.

Building on a proud history of 140 years of innovation, we deliver the blueprint of the future for industries such as healthcare, schools, data centers, airports, stadiums, manufacturing and beyond through OpenBlue, our comprehensive digital offering.

Today, Johnson Controls offers the world`s largest portfolio of building technology and software as well as service solutions from some of the most trusted names in the industry.

Visit www.johnsoncontrols.com for more information.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Cork, IE
Year Founded
Unknown
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