Bilingual Helper/Forklift Operator
Listed on 2026-10-15
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Manufacturing / Production
Material Handler, Forklift Operator, General Labor
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM-2:30 PM
Employment Type: Full-Time / Temp-to-Perm
Additional
Hours:
Overtime and occasional weekend work as needed
We are seeking a dependable, safety-conscious, bilingual English/Spanish Crater / Crate Builder to join a busy manufacturing and warehouse operation in Houston, TX 77053
. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work, is comfortable using basic hand and power tools, and takes pride in building quality crates and pallets for the safe transportation and storage of materials and equipment.
The Crater will be responsible for measuring, cutting, assembling, and securing wooden crates and pallets according to specifications. The successful candidate must be comfortable working with tools, following instructions, accurately measuring materials, and working as part of a team in a fast-paced industrial environment.
Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills and forklift experience are REQUIRED.
Key Responsibilities- Build, assemble, and repair wooden crates, pallets, shipping containers, and related packaging materials.
- Measure and cut lumber and other materials accurately using a tape measure and appropriate tools.
- Use a variety of hand and power tools
, including saws, nail guns, staple guns, drills, and other equipment. - Safely operate tools and equipment while following all company safety procedures.
- Read and follow work instructions, measurements, specifications, and diagrams.
- Read blueprints or drawings to determine crate dimensions and construction requirements when applicable.
- Inspect completed crates and pallets to ensure they are properly assembled, secure, and suitable for shipment.
- Properly secure materials and equipment inside crates to prevent movement or damage during transportation.
- Assist with loading, unloading, staging, and moving materials as needed.
- Operate a forklift safely to transport lumber, materials, finished crates, and other products throughout the facility.
- Maintain an organized and clean work area.
- Monitor tools and equipment and report any damaged or unsafe equipment to management.
- Work closely with coworkers and other departments to complete projects accurately and on schedule.
- Follow all required PPE and workplace safety guidelines.
- Perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting, bending, standing, climbing, and moving materials throughout the workday.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support warehouse and production operations.
- Forklift experience - REQUIRED
- Previous experience in crating, carpentry, pallet building, construction, manufacturing, warehouse, or a similar hands-on environment preferred.
- Experience using hand and power tools.
- Ability to safely operate saws, nail guns, staple guns, and other basic tools.
- Ability to accurately read and use a tape measure
. - Ability to perform basic measurements and mathematical calculations.
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