Material Handler

Farouk Systems Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Farouk Systems Inc. in Houston is seeking a Material Handler to support production by performing packaging, labeling, loading, and palletizing duties. The role requires moving products using pallet jacks, organizing storage areas, and ensuring safety compliance throughout the warehouse.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and 3+ months of warehouse experience, with the ability to lift up to 60 lbs as needed and stand for long periods.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 3+ months of warehouse experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Label, pack, load, and assemble product for Production, Aerosol and Kit lines.
• Assemble boxes per customer specifications within established timeline to meet production quotas.
• Manually load and unload finished boxed product from trailers or shipment containers onto pallets.
• Stack product on pallets and ensure boxes are stacked properly.
• Visually inspect finished product for handling damage while palletizing.
• Wrap and label finished pallets manually.
• Verify labeled product before moving to designated area.
• Move product throughout the warehouse to appropriate locations.
• Help organize warehouse by moving product to different areas with pallet jack.
• Clean and maintain supplies, tools, and equipment and storage areas for safety compliance.
• Feed/fill production machines and assembly lines with product as needed.
• Break down boxes.
• Walk the warehouse aisles and collect trash to provide a clean and safe environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Pallet jack operation

Stamina for long shifts

Manual lifting up to 60 lbs

Hand-eye coordination

Dexterity/grasping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Warehouse experience (3+ months)

Tools

Pallet jack

Job description

The Material Handler will be responsible for performing any combinations of tasks to ensure the production is running smoothly and the department is clean.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for performing a range of common manual labor duties included, but not limited to labeling, packing, loading, and assembling product for Production, Aerosol and Kit lines.


• Assemble boxes as per customer specifications within established timeline to meet production quotas.


• Manually load and unload finished boxed product from trailers or shipment containers by hand and onto a pallet.


• Stack product on pallets and ensure boxes are stacked properly.


• Visually inspect and examine finished product for material handling damage while palletizing.


• Wrap and label finished pallets manually.


• Verify labeled product before moving to designated area.


• Move product throughout the warehouse to appropriate location as required.


• Help organize warehouse by moving product to different areas with pallet jack.


• Clean and maintain supplies, tools, and equipment and storage areas in order to ensure compliance with safety regulations.


• Feed/ fill production machines and assembly lines with product as needed.


• Break down boxes.


• Walking the warehouse aisle and collecting trash to provide a clean and safe.


• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.


• 3+ months of experience in a warehouse environment is preferred.

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to operate a manual/ electrical pallet jack.


• Must be able to stand continuously for up to 8 hours daily.


• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 20 lbs., frequently lift and/or move up to 40 lbs., and occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 lbs.


• Must have good hand/eye coordination.


• Must have good hand dexterity and full use of grasping/grabbing capabilities.