Material Handler - 1st Shift

Miratechcorp; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Annual Bonus

Wellness credit

FSA

401k match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Sick leave

Paid time off

Production reimbursement

Job summary

Miratech in Houston is seeking a Material Handler to support fabrication and welding teams. You will load, unload, transport materials, and ensure accurate inventory, coordinate with receiving, and help prepare job orders to keep production flowing.

The role emphasizes safe operation of forklifts and other equipment, attention to location-based stock, and collaboration across production and warehouse teams to meet schedules and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Prior forklift experience.
• High School Diploma required.
• Ability to count, read warehouse map with bin locations.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and transport materials and products to and from production areas, warehouses, or storage locations using forklifts, pallet jacks, or other equipment.
• Ensure the timely and accurate movement of materials and products throughout the facility.
• Safely stack, organize, and store materials in designated areas.
• Monitor inventory levels and report shortages or discrepancies to the appropriate personnel.
• Assist in receiving and inspecting incoming shipments to verify contents and quality. Maintain accurate records of materials, inventory counts, and transactions.
• Assist in keeping the warehouse and production areas clean and organized.
• Collaborate with production and warehouse teams to ensure materials are readily available to meet production schedules.
• Operate forklifts, cranes, and other heavy machinery in a safe and controlled manner.
• Adhere to all safety protocols, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Conduct routine checks and maintenance on material handling equipment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Location: Houston, Texas

Reports to: Houston Manufacturing Supervisor

Collaborates with: Welding, Fabrication, Substrate Assembly, Shipping

Primary Responsibility: The material handler assists the fabrication and welding teams in a manufacturing setting. The prepping of materials, accurate inventory counts, knowledge of parts' locations, receiving process, and staging job orders is essential in the flow of customer orders throughout the building as well as improves labor performance of departmental teams.

Shift: 1st Shift Monday - Friday, 6am - 3pm with overtime as necessary; sometimes required.

What's in it for You:

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Annual Bonus Program
• $350 Annual Wellness Credit
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401k with match up to 5%
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 5 days of paid sick leave annually (prorated based on start date)
• 15 days PTO annually (prorated based on start date)
• $350 Production reimbursement program

What You'll Do:

• Load, unload, and transport materials and products to and from production areas, warehouses, or storage locations using forklifts, pallet jacks, or other equipment.
• Ensure the timely and accurate movement of materials and products throughout the facility.
• Safely stack, organize, and store materials in designated areas.
• Monitor inventory levels and report shortages or discrepancies to the appropriate personnel.
• Assist in receiving and inspecting incoming shipments to verify contents and quality. Maintain accurate records of materials, inventory counts, and transactions.
• Assist in keeping the warehouse and production areas clean and organized.
• Collaborate with production and warehouse teams to ensure materials are readily available to meet production schedules.
• Operate forklifts, cranes, and other heavy machinery in a safe and controlled manner.
• Adhere to all safety protocols, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Conduct routine checks and maintenance on material handling equipment.

What Qualifies You:

• Prior forklift experience
• High School Diploma
• Ability to handle metal parts and insulation and be physically sound for repetitive bending and lifting
• Ability to count, calculate, read warehouse map with bin locations
• Ability to work independently and complete duties and projects with little direct supervision
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of safe workplace practices

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. individually and heavier items with team lift
• Standing, bending, and walking for extended periods of time

Equal Opportunity: MIRATECH is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regards to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations.