Material Handler - Houston, TX

VetJobs; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

VetJobs is seeking a Material Handler in Houston, TX for an on-site role supporting production with raw and finished materials. You will manage pallets, wrap and label shipments, and operate forklifts to maintain smooth materials flow.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED and at least 1 year in manufacturing; forklift and pallet jack experience; ability to lift 55 lbs; familiarity with resin handling and recycling is a plus. On-site position with team-based responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of manufacturing experience.
• Experience operating sit-down/stand-up forklift and pallet jack.
• Inventory experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to understand production process flow.
• Ability to lift up to 55 pounds.
• Experience with resins and material recycling preferred but not required.
• Experience operating a stretch wrap machine preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Review and monitor supplies (stretch wrap, boxes, trays, colorant, pallets, etc.).
• Check all machines for sufficient color and material.
• Inspect the forklift before use and follow the forklift checklist.
• Remove full pallets and boxes from the machines, stretch wrap and label each pallet.
• Use pallet jack when required.
• Affix labels to the appropriate cases when needed.
• Maintain and remove all boxes, cardboard, pallets, conveyors, and water tanks as needed.
• Make sure electric forklifts are equalized; use the electric lift equalizing form (OPS-FOR-015).
• Bring all scrap boxes of plastic material to the grinding area.
• Assist in preplanning jobs, perform color changes or material changes as needed.
• Move all production to hold area or PRSTG area using RF scan gun.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Maintain full water conveyors.
• Must perform required training of personnel
• Must be able to communicate well and drive to build teams
• Must be computer literate and maintain training records as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF scan gun

Pallet jack use

Manual lifting

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift (LPG/Electric)

Pallet jack

RF scanner

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is \"On-Site\" at the location detailed in the job post.

The Material Handler is responsible for the handling of all raw and finished materials required for efficient production.

Responsibilities

• Review and monitor supplies (stretch wrap, boxes, trays, colorant, pallets, etc.).


• Check all machines for sufficient color and material.


• Inspect the forklift (LPG or Electric) before use, using the forklift checklist. (OPS-FRM-022) or Phone APP


• Remove full pallets and boxes from the machines, stretch wrap and label each pallet.


• Use pallet jack when required.


• In some cases, affix labels to the appropriate cases.


• Maintain and remove all boxes, cardboard, pallets, conveyors, and water tanks as needed.


• Make sure electric forklifts are equalized; use the electric lift equalizing form (OPS-FOR-015)


• Bring all scrap boxes of plastic material to the grinding area.


• Assist in preplanning jobs, perform color changes or material changes as needed.


• Will move all production to hold area or PRSTG area using RF scan gun.


• Perform other duties as required.


• Maintain full water conveyors.


• Must perform required training of personnel


• Must be able to communicate well and drive to build teams


• Must be computer literate and maintain training records as needed.

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Qualifications

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Qualifications/Education

• High School diploma or equivalent.


• Minimum of 1 year experience in manufacturing.


• Experience operating a sit-down /stand-up forklift and/or use of a pallet jack.


• Inventory experience preferred but not required.


• Ability to understand process flow in production environment.


• Must be able to lift/carry 55 pounds.


• Experience with mixing resins and material recycling preferred but not required.


• Experience operating a stretch wrap machine preferred but not required.

City*

Houston

State*

Texas

Job_Category

Warehouse

Job Code

Material_Handler Material_Handler