Material Handler

US BOLT MANUFACTURING INC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

US BOLT MANUFACTURING INC is seeking a warehouse worker with forklift operation experience to support shipping, receiving, and inventory control. Responsibilities include moving pallets, loading/unloading trucks, and placing finished goods in proper locations. Candidates should be able to lift up to 50 lbs and maintain punctual attendance.

Basic literacy and arithmetic are required. The role emphasizes safety and reliability in a fast-paced environment with moderate noise from machinery.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to read basic words and numbers and to perform simple math with dollars and weights.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Forklift safety training or experience preferred but not required for all applicants.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to move, load, and unload goods.
• Load and unload tables and trucks as needed.
• Wrap pallets using pallet wrapping machine and place in designated locations.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure good attendance and punctuality.

Skills

Forklift operation

Pallet handling

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Education

Less than high school or minimal related experience

Job description

SUMMARYYour expertise in heavy equipment operation, warehouse distribution, and materials handling will ensure smooth shipping, receiving, and inventory processes.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESInclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.Must be able to operate a forklift safely.Know how to use the pallet wrapping machine.Load and unload tables as necessary.Load and unload trucks.Put wrapped pallets in locations.Pay attention to detail.Have legible handwriting.Must be able to lift 50lbs.Have good attendance and be punctual.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESThis job has no supervisory responsibilities.QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfy each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCELess than high school education, or up to one month of related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.LANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement.REASONING ABILITYAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving machinery. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.