Material Handler

Position: Material Handler I
Opportunity Details

Full Time Material Handler I

Material Handler I

JOB-

Anticipated Start Date

May 6, 2025

Location

Houston, TX

Type of Employment

Contract-To-Hire

Employer Info

Our client is a steel distributor and service center with a local presence and global reach catering to companies across the clients in the oil and gas, construction, mining, and machinery industries. Their Houston facility has been in operation for over 20 years.

Job Summary

A manufacturing company specializing in steel production in Houston, TX, is seeking a skilled Crane Operator to join their team.

This role offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Job Description

• Operate overhead cranes. 5 to 25 tons w/ magnets, chains with dual/single trolleys
• Maintain an accurate understanding of material inventory and storage locations
• Operate cranes safely to retrieve and organize steel and other materials
• Review production schedules, inventory reports, and work orders to determine material needs, stock availability, and task priorities
• Deliver materials to designated production areas as required
• Keep perpetual inventory log of materials received, stocked and distributed
• Expedite material transfers from storage to production areas to support workflow
• Inspect incoming materials, verifying part numbers, and noting any issues like damage or mislabeling
• Cross-check work tickets against materials used at workstations to ensure correct allocation
• Record specifications on receiver sheets and mark materials with necessary details
• Perform additional duties as assigned by manager
• The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements

Skills Required

• 2+ years of experience with overhead cranes in similar setting
• 2+ years of experience in a steel warehouse or manufacturing setting
• Speak, read, and write English

Education/Training/Certifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred

Additional Requirements

• Work Environment
  • Regular exposure to moving machinery and occassionally to outdoor weather conditions
  • Work areas can be noisy, requiring appropriate safety measures
  • Stand for long periods of time. Able to utilize a computer or tablet for pick updating

• Physical Requirements:
  • Must meet physical demands to perform job duties, including operating machinery and working in industrial setting
  • Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision
  • This role offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with a focus on safety and efficiency

• Shift
  
  Hours:
  
  1st Shift, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

Pay Rate/Salary

• $18.00/hr.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.