2nd Shift Warehouse Forklift Operator – Steel Distribution

Openwork LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Openwork LLC is hiring an experienced Warehouse Associate for a steel distribution company in Houston, TX. The role involves operating forklifts, pulling orders, loading/unloading materials, and supporting daily warehouse operations.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of manufacturing warehouse or material-handling experience, forklift operation, and English/Spanish bilingual skills. Overhead crane experience is a plus. Training will cover safety protocols and process flows.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing warehouse or material-handling experience.
• Hands-on forklift operating experience.
• 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.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must meet pre-employment background and drug screening requirements.

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.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Bilingual English/Spanish

Reading pick tickets

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Measuring tools

Job description

Openwork LLC is hiring an experienced Warehouse Associate for a steel distribution company in Houston, TX. The role involves operating forklifts, pulling orders, loading/unloading materials, and supporting daily warehouse operations.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of manufacturing warehouse or material-handling experience, forklift operation, and English/Spanish bilingual skills. Overhead crane experience is a plus. Training will cover safety protocols and process flows.