Lead Warehouse Material Handler - 2nd Shift

Service Metal Products; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Company-Paid Health, Dental, Life

Disability Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid PTO & Holidays

Parental Leave

Job summary

Service Metal is seeking an experienced 2nd Shift Lead Material Handler for our Houston distribution warehouse. You will lead a high-performing team to receive, ship, and inventory metal pipe fittings, valves, and flanges using RF scanners and powered industrial trucks.

The role runs on 2nd shift, Monday–Thursday, 2:30pm–1am (40 hours, 10-hour days, three-day weekend). Emphasize coaching, daily execution, and safety to maintain top performance in a fast-paced PVF market.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of warehouse Lead/Senior experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, train, or coach others in an operational environment.
• Forklift certified; train-the-trainer a plus.
• Ability to lift 50-75 lbs regularly.
• Strong understanding of warehouse safety, accuracy, and inventory control.
• Ability to balance hands-on work with coaching and problem-solving responsibilities.
• Comfort holding peers accountable in a professional, respectful manner.
• Familiarity with warehouse systems, scanners, and basic Microsoft tools.

Responsibilities

• Set the standard on the warehouse floor through example, coaching, and accountability.
• Train and coach Warehouse Material Handlers on standard processes and work instructions.
• Support onboarding and hands-on training for new hires.
• Provide real-time feedback and guidance; escalate performance concerns when appropriate.
• Support inventory accuracy through cycle counts, discrepancy resolution, and process discipline.
• Ensure warehouse equipment and work areas are safe, organized, and well-maintained.

Skills

Lead experience

Coaching/mentoring

Forklift certified

Lifting 50-75 lbs

Inventory control

Safety compliance

Team accountability

Scanners & MS tools

Tools

RF scanners

Forklift operation

Microsoft Teams

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Service Metal is seeking an experienced 2nd Shift Lead Material Handler for our Houston distribution warehouse. You will lead a high-performing team to receive, ship, and inventory metal pipe fittings, valves, and flanges using RF scanners and powered industrial trucks.

The role runs on 2nd shift, Monday–Thursday, 2:30pm–1am (40 hours, 10-hour days, three-day weekend). Emphasize coaching, daily execution, and safety to maintain top performance in a fast-paced PVF market.