Material Handler

Staffmark; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Weekly Pay

Comprehensive Benefits

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Optional 401(k) Plan

Safety-Focused Work Environment

Job summary

Total Talent Solutions in Houston is hiring a Material Handler to support warehouse and receiving operations. The role involves safe material handling, forklift use, and accurate SAP documentation to keep inventory moving efficiently.

Responsibilities include put-aways, pulling parts for production, coordinating external processing, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining safety practices across shifts. This position requires 2+ years in material handling and a solid grasp of warehouse

Qualifications

• Must have material handling experience and able to operate forklifts safely.
• Experience with RF scanners and SAP transactions is preferred.
• Ability to perform basic math for inventory accuracy.
• Proficient in email communication with internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Receive, verify, and process materials in SAP; document, label, and store accurately.
• Transfer materials to designated locations after Receiving Inspection approval.
• Pull and verify materials for Production Orders based on picking lists.
• Stage materials for external processing including packaging and shipment coordination.
• Perform put-aways and support warehouse organization; conduct cycle counts.
• Identify and resolve stock discrepancies; escalate unresolved issues with Planning/Procurement.
• Assist with NCR tasks including scrap processing and vendor returns.
• Operate sit-down/stand-up forklifts and WAVs; follow safety checks.
• Transport raw materials to/from yard and assist with truck loading/unloading.
• Support labeling, wrapping, banding, and uncrating; ensure OSHA/HazMat compliance.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and meet deadlines with multi-tasking across teams.

Skills

Material handling

RF scanners

Forklift operation

Inventory control

SAP

Communication

Safety procedures

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

WMS

Inventory software

Job description

Total Talent Solutions

Now hiring for a Material Handler
Location: Houston, TX
Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour
Schedule: 1st Shift | 5 AM – 1:30 PM

Stack It, Rack It, Run the Floor Like a Boss.

Looking for Material Handler jobs in Houston where every shift keeps products moving? This opportunity lets you handle materials safely, support warehouse operations, and help ensure inventory reaches the right place at the right time.

As Material Handler, you will be responsible for supporting both warehouse and receiving operations, ensuring the accurate and efficient handling of materials. This includes put-aways, operate forklifts, pulling parts for production, supporting external processing, resolving discrepancies in SAP, and working closely with cross-functional teams. The role requires experience in material handling, attention to detail, and the ability to operate equipment safely in a fast-paced environment.

Job Duties

• Receive, verify, and process hazardous and non-hazardous materials in SAP, ensuring accurate documentation, labeling, and storage.
• Transfer materials to designated locations once approved by Receiving Inspection.
• Pull and verify materials for Production Orders based on picking lists, ensuring timely movement to the next operation.
• Prepare and stage materials for external processing (e.g., heat treatment, plating), including packaging, documentation, and shipment coordination.
• Perform put-aways and support warehouse organization by allocating materials, conducting cycle counts, and optimizing storage space.
• Identify and resolve receiving or inventory discrepancies related to packing lists, quantities, P.O.s, or SAP errors. Coordinate with Planning, Procurement, and Inspection as needed, and escalated unresolved issues.
• Assist with NCR-related tasks, including scrap processing and vendor returns.
• Operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts, as well as Work Assist Vehicles (WAVs), following proper safety checks and procedures.
• Transport raw materials to/from the yard and assist with truck loading and unloading.
• Support general warehouse activities including labeling, banding, wrapping, and uncrating of materials.
• Comply with all safety and environmental regulations, including OSHA, DOT, HAZWOP, and RCRA.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Experience Requirements

• 2+ years with material handling/shipping & receiving, preferably including RF scanners, loading trucks, inventory, and picking & packing.
• Minimum of 3 years preferred in industrial or heavy-duty material handling.
• Ability to safely operate stand-up and sit-down forklifts and Work Assist Vehicles (WAVs).
• Understanding of hazardous and non-hazardous material storage and handling, including compliance with OSHA, HAZWOP, RCRA, and DOT hazardous material regulations.
• Ability to perform basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages) for inventory and stock accuracy.
• Proficient in email communication for coordinating with Planning, Procurement, and Inspection, and for resolving receiving discrepancies.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize workload, maintain inventory accuracy, and meet deadlines.
• Basic computer proficiency, including SAP transactions and use of hand tools and measuring devices (e.g., tape measure) for material verification.

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP experience preferred, with working knowledge of inventory transactions, receiving, stock movements, and adjustments.
• Familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), inventory tracking tools, or export documentation software is a plus.
• Forklift experience and certification preferred.

Physical Capabilities

• Frequently required to sit, use hands to handle and feel, talk or hear, utilize a computer and other office equipment.
• Occasionally required to stand and walk and/or move about a manufacturing facility.
• Regularly required to lift and/or move objects up to 40 pounds.
• Work in extreme heat and be physically fit to acclimate to intermittent exposure to radiant heat.
• Required to wear PPE.

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Safety-Focused Work Environment with opportunities for advancement and skill development.