Material Handler

PROENERGY; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

PROENERGY in Houston, TX is seeking a Material Handler to load, unload, and move materials within the plant and yard, handling shipping, receiving, inspecting, storing, issuing and delivering a variety of materials and supplies.

You will report to the Fabrication Supervisor and work at 8310 McHard Road, contributing to efficient operations and accurate paperwork while safely handling equipment.

Qualifications

• One year of shipping/receiving experience or equivalent.
• Technical competence (understand software, hardware, networks, etc).
• At least 2 years of experience working in a fabrication shop.
• Must be fluent in English with strong communication skills.
• US work authorization is required; no visa sponsorship.
• Pre-employment drug screen and background check required.

Responsibilities

• Counts, weighs or measures incoming or outgoing items and checks against records.
• Determines shipment method and prepares materials for shipping.
• Provides on-the-job training to lower level employees and resolves problems.
• Operates forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
• Delivers and returns items while loading/unloading trucks.
• Transports high-value equipment and secures cargo safely.
• Fills orders and issues materials per requests.
• Participates in ordering or purchasing standard stock items.

Skills

Shipping/receiving

English fluency

Fabrication shop exp

Job description

About PROENERGY

PROENERGY is an engineering, R&D, and manufacturing powerhouse. The company addresses every need for fast-start power generation: turbine and package manufacturing, turnkey project execution, power purchase agreements, and asset lifecycle care for turbines and plants. Where others see impossible energy challenges, PROENERGY provides innovative aeroderivative solutions.

About PROENERGY

PROENERGY is an engineering, R&D, and manufacturing powerhouse. The company addresses every need for fast-start power generation: turbine and package manufacturing, turnkey project execution, power purchase agreements, and asset lifecycle care for turbines and plants. Where others see impossible energy challenges, PROENERGY provides innovative aeroderivative solutions.

Our Footprint

PROENERGY delivers fast-start, dispatchable power solutions from worldwide centers for aeroderivative excellence. We are investing more than $1 billion through 2028 in infrastructure to serve our customers.

In Sedalia, Missouri,

our 600,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Manufacturing—a world-class investment in fast-start power and the only campus of its kind in the world—is growing by 40 percent.

In Houston, Texas,

our 500,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Lifecycle Care features a Level-IV depot and aero repair facility, which executes comprehensive services for aeroderivative engines under one roof.

In Kansas City, we have an office with an Engineering team that supports our sought‑after solutions for turnkey projects and contracted power.

And our worldwide service centers ensure local service expertise near our customers. Our expanding service footprint includes Phoenix, Buenos Aires, New Brunswick, and additional locations in Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia.

Our Philosophy

We take care of our people and strive to make a positive difference for the world. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life/Disability Insurance at minimal cost to the employee, 10 paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401K plan. If you are looking for a rewarding career and possess specialized knowledge and quality-oriented problem-solving skills.

Position Summary

The Material Handler loads, unloads, and moves materials within or near plant, yard, or work site, performing any clerical duties related to shipping, receiving, inspecting, storing, issuing and delivering a variety of materials, equipment and supplies.

Reports To: Fabrication Supervisor

Work Location: 8310 McHard Road, Houston, TX 77053

Position Responsibilities

• Counts, weighs or measures incoming or outgoing items to compare identifying information and variety against bills of lading, invoices, orders or other records; examines incoming shipments for damage or shortages and corresponds with shipper to rectify; completes paperwork or forms required for documentation.
• Determines method of shipment utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes and rates; prepares materials for shipping by weighing, packaging and stamping; prepares necessary shipping forms such as bills of lading.
• Provides on the job training to lower level employees and resolves problems utilizing knowledge of shipping/receiving/materials handling.
• Operates material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks or dollies to move stock or reorganize storage.
• Participates in routing, counting and inspecting items while loading and unloading trucks; delivers and returns items.
• Transports high technology, high dollar cost equipment and supplies to customers; secures cargo properly and safely.
• Fills orders and issues materials and supplies per requests.
• Participates in ordering or purchasing standard stock items within established procedures and limits.

Required Qualifications

• One year of shipping/receiving experience or any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education.
• Technical competence (understand software, hardware, networks, etc).
• At least 2 years of experience working in a fabrication shop
• Must be fluent in English, with strong speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension skills.
• US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.
• Successful candidate will need to satisfactorily complete pre-employment drug screen and background check.

It is PROENERGY’s policy to provide equal opportunity in employment to all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, national origin, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.