Inventory Specialist – 1st Shift
Openworkllc
·Today
- Salary
- $18 – $19/hr
- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Operations
- Seniority
- Mid
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Source
- BetterTeam
Description
Inventory Specialist – 1st Shift.
Inventory Control, Warehouse Operations & Manufacturing.
Openwork is hiring an experienced Inventory Specialist for an established manufacturing company in Houston, TX, 77064.
This hands-on position focuses on maintaining accurate inventory records, tracking materials, operating forklifts, and supporting daily warehouse and manufacturing operations.
Qualified candidates must have at least 2 years of inventory or warehouse experience in a manufacturing environment, hands-on MRP system experience, and current forklift certification. Candidates must also be able to communicate and understand English and work until at least 4:30 PM daily.
Position Details:
- Location: Houston, TX, 77064.
- Pay: $18.50–$19.50/hr | Weekly Pay.
- Schedule: Mon–Fri, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM or later as needed.
- Shift: 1st Shift.
- Employment: Full-Time | Contract-to-Hire.
- Overtime: As needed based on production demands.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain accurate inventory records and material tracking.
- Enter and update inventory information using an MRP system.
- Perform cycle counts, physical inventory counts, and audits.
- Identify and resolve inventory discrepancies.
- Receive, label, organize, and store manufacturing materials.
- Operate forklifts to move, stage, and organize materials.
- Track inventory movement between warehouse and production areas.
- Verify material quantities and inventory documentation.
- Coordinate with warehouse, receiving, shipping, and production teams.
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe storage areas.
- Follow inventory control procedures and workplace safety guidelines.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years of inventory or warehouse experience in a manufacturing environment required.
- Hands-on MRP system experience required.
- Current forklift certification required.
- Forklift operating experience required.
- Ability to communicate and understand English.
- Experience with inventory tracking, cycle counts, and material handling.
- Basic computer skills and inventory data-entry experience.
- Strong attention to detail and inventory accuracy.
- Ability to identify and resolve inventory discrepancies.
- Good organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and follow instructions.
- Dependable attendance and punctuality.
- Comfortable working in a manufacturing and warehouse environment.
- Must be available to work until at least 4:30 PM daily.
- Ability to work overtime as needed.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
- Manufacturing and warehouse environment.
- Regular forklift operation and material handling.
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, and physical activity.
- Lifting, moving, and organizing warehouse materials.
- Computer work and inventory documentation.
- Required PPE and forklift safety procedures.
- Flexibility to work extended hours based on production needs.
Why Consider This Opportunity?:
- $18.50–$19.50 per hour | Weekly Pay.
- Full-time, contract-to-hire opportunity.
- Consistent Monday–Friday, first-shift schedule.
- Opportunity to apply inventory control, warehouse, and forklift skills.
- Hands-on experience using MRP inventory systems.
- Long-term employment potential.
Benefits Upon Permanent Hire:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Paid Time Off (PTO).
- Paid holidays.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Apply Today:
If you have 2+ years of manufacturing inventory or warehouse experience, hands-on MRP system experience, and current forklift certification, we encourage you to apply.
Apply for the Inventory Specialist – 1st Shift position in Houston, TX, 77064 or visit Openwork to explore additional opportunities.
About Openwork:
Openwork has more than 50 years of experience connecting talented professionals with meaningful career opportunities. We are committed to helping people build rewarding careers while supporting employers with exceptional talent.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Skills
ForkliftWarehouse Operations