- Salary
- $17+/hr
- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Operations
- Seniority
- Entry
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Education
- High School
- Source
- BetterTeam
Description
Now Hiring: Warehouse Associate – 1st Shift
Manufacturing Warehouse, Forklift Operations & Steel Distribution
Openwork is hiring an experienced Warehouse Associate for an established steel distribution company in Houston, TX 77041.
This hands-on position involves operating forklifts, pulling customer orders, loading and unloading materials, and supporting daily warehouse operations.
Qualified candidates must have at least 2 years of manufacturing warehouse or material-handling experience and hands-on forklift operating experience. Overhead crane and steel industry experience are preferred but not required. Bilingual English/Spanish skills are highly preferred.
Position Details:
- Location: Houston, TX 77041
- Pay: $17.00/hr | Weekly Pay
- Schedule: Mon–Fri, 7:00 AM or 8:00 AM start, assigned by supervisor.
- Hours: 8-hour shifts
- Shift: 1st Shift
- Employment: Full-Time
- Overtime: Required as needed, including short or last-minute notice.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate forklifts to safely move, load, and organize materials.
- Pull and prepare customer orders using pick tickets.
- Load and unload trucks and warehouse materials.
- Verify material sizes, quantities, grades, and heat numbers.
- Handle structural steel, pipes, and steel plates.
- Assist with cutting and measuring materials using shop equipment.
- Check order accuracy and complete required documentation.
- Follow safe material-handling and equipment procedures.
- Maintain clean and organized warehouse areas.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years of manufacturing warehouse or material-handling experience required.
- Hands-on forklift operating experience required.
- Bilingual English/Spanish skills highly preferred.
- Overhead crane experience preferred but not required.
- Steel distribution or steel manufacturing experience is a plus.
- Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
- Experience loading, unloading, and handling industrial materials.
- Ability to read pick tickets and use basic measuring tools.
- Basic math skills and strong attention to detail.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Dependable attendance and strong teamwork skills.
- Must be available for short-notice or last-minute overtime.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to meet applicable pre-employment background and drug/alcohol screening requirements.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
- Industrial warehouse and steel distribution environment.
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting.
- Forklift operation and handling heavy industrial materials.
- Ability to lift and move materials up to 50 lbs.
- Required PPE and workplace safety procedures.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- $17.00 per hour | Weekly Pay.
- Full-time, Monday–Friday, first-shift schedule.
- Opportunity to apply manufacturing warehouse and forklift skills.
- Gain experience in steel distribution.
- Long-term employment potential.
Benefits Upon Permanent Hire:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Paid Time Off (PTO).
Apply Today:
If you have 2+ years of manufacturing warehouse or material-handling experience and hands-on forklift operating experience, we encourage you to apply. Bilingual English/Spanish and overhead crane experience are a plus.
Apply for the Warehouse Associate – 1st Shift position in Houston, TX 77041, 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