Material Handler III

TPI Staffing, Inc.; Pearland (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

TPI Staffing, Inc. in Pearland, TX is seeking a Materials Handler to support receiving, storing, issuing, packaging, and shipping of materials. This temp-to-hire role runs 6:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Thursday, with a 1-hour lunch, and 6:00 am to 10:00 am on Fridays.

You will inspect shipments, verify quantities, maintain inventory, operate a forklift, and handle dangerous goods per regulatory requirements, coordinating with Purchasing and Shipping to ensure on-time, accurate deliveries.

Qualifications

• Experience handling materials including receiving, storing, issuing, and shipping.
• Ability to document discrepancies and process shipments accurately.
• Familiarity with DOT, IATA, IMDG where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Receiving: review shipments, document damages, update records, and notify Purchasing.
• Shipping: package, prepare documents, and schedule freight with carriers.
• Operate forklift and maintain daily equipment checks.
• Handle dangerous goods per regulatory requirements and maintain inventory accuracy.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Documentation accuracy

Safety awareness

Job description

Materials HandlerPay up to $25.98/hrTemp to Hire Shift: 6am to 4pm with 1 hour lunch Mon - Thurs. 6am to 10 am Friday. The material handler provides support to one or more of the following functions: receiving, storing, issuing, packaging, and/or shipping of materials.

1. Receiving - Reviews shipment for obvious damage upon receipt. Documents visible damage. Takes pictures and notes issues on freight carrier paperwork. Notifies the purchasing department of discrepancies. Holds material for disposition. Uncrates material and separates it by item number. Verifies material received is material ordered. Inputs receiving data into system. Maintains accurate inventory, lot integrity, and Country of Origin. Verifies PO requirements. Monitors material overages, shortages, and early shipments. Works with the Buyer to resolve supplier discrepancies. Moves inventory, MRO, and non-production material to designated location. Assists in locating lost material (internal/external). Receives all other non-inventory items including large equipment requiring forklift skills or special handling. Contacts freight carriers as needed. Monitors dock security. Distribution Stores – Performs all tasks to receive, store, and distribute material per applicable procedures. Performs receiving functions for materials and literature directly delivered from the supplier to Distribution Stores. Maintains accurate inventory, lot integrity, and Country of Origin. Monitors discrepancies of internal documents and assist in the notification and amendment of documents with Purchasing, Receiving, Inspection, and Production. Delivers all production materials to appropriate product area.
2. Shipping - Properly ships all products, supplier returns, or other material releases. Packages to the appropriate government and domestic levels working with Trade Compliance to ensure all US and foreign country requirements are met on export shipments. Verifies the accurate completion of all shipment documents. Determines freight costs. Ensures that all container markings are properly applied. Selects and schedules freight lines for shipments. Interacts with internal and external customers to ensure compliance with customer shipping requirements. Assists with warranty parts returned from customers and Return Material Authorization requests. Monitors and maintains packaging inventory.
3. May process/manage dangerous goods shipments to meet regulatory requirements for DOT, IATA, or IMDG.
4. Qualifies to drive company trucks for delivery and pickup.
5. Safely operates and maintains all material handling equipment including Forklift.
6. Maintains daily equipment inspection records and performs general maintenance as required.
7. Performs work of a miscellaneous nature as required.