Material Handler – Fabrication

Mestex; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing

Paid holidays

Floating holidays

Uniforms provided

Safety-first environment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Mestex in Dallas, TX is seeking a Material Handler – Fabrication to support our fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will receive, unload, inventory, move materials, and help keep fabrication flowing.

We offer overtime opportunities, a comprehensive benefits package, and a culture that values reliability, safety, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of warehouse or manufacturing material handling experience.
• Forklift certification and proven operating experience (required)
• Experience supporting fabrication or manufacturing operations
• Basic understanding of ERP systems
• Strong attention to safety and quality
• Self-starter with a strong sense of urgency.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unload, and inventory purchased component parts.
• Transport materials and staged kits to fabrication and assembly areas.
• Pull and stage parts for fabrication work orders.
• Operate forklifts safely to move materials throughout the fabrication floor.
• Identify and report quality issues with incoming materials.
• Support UPS parts shipments as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Support safety, housekeeping, and team morale initiatives.

Skills

Safety focus

Self-starter

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Now Hiring: Material Handler – Fabrication

Build a Career, Not Just a Job — Join Mestex

At Mestex, we don’t just move materials — we support the heart of our fabrication operation. Many of our employees have been with us for years (and even decades), a reflection of the stability, respect, and opportunity we provide. We value dependable team members who take pride in keeping fabrication teams supplied, organized, and productive.

We’re currently seeking a Material Handler – Fabrication who is safety-focused, forklift-certified, and ready to support a fast-paced manufacturing environment. If you’re looking for steady work, overtime opportunities, and a company that recognizes reliability and teamwork, Mestex may be the right fit for you.

Why work at Mestex?

• Proven stability with long-tenured employees
• Competitive hourly pay based on experience (Grades 4–7)
• Overtime opportunities available
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, 401(k) with company match, and profit sharing
• Paid holidays, including floating holidays
• Company-provided uniforms
• Safety-first fabrication environment
• Consistent production schedules and dependable leadership
• Opportunities to grow, cross-train, and advance within fabrication and manufacturing
• A team culture where your work directly supports production success

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receive, unload, and inventory purchased component parts
• Transport materials and staged kits to fabrication and assembly areas
• Pull and stage parts for fabrication work orders
• Operate forklifts safely to move materials throughout the fabrication floor
• Identify and report quality issues with incoming materials
• Support UPS parts shipments as needed
• Perform cycle counts and assist with inventory accuracyMaintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Support safety, housekeeping, and team morale initiatives

Position Requirements:

• 2–5 years of warehouse or manufacturing material handling experience
• Forklift certification and proven operating experience (required)
• Experience supporting fabrication or manufacturing operations
• Basic understanding of ERP systems
• Strong attention to safety and quality
• Self-starter with a strong sense of urgency

At Mestex, Material Handlers are a vital part of the fabrication process — ensuring production teams have what they need, when they need it. We believe in doing things the right way and recognizing the people who make it happen every day.

If you’re ready to work for a company that values reliability, safety, and long-term commitment, we’d love to hear from you.