Warehouse Associate

Openwork; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with employer match

Medical, Dental, Vision

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Life Insurance

HSA/HSALTD/STD/AD&D

Job summary

Openwork is seeking a dependable Warehouse Associate with freight forwarding experience in a high-volume Houston distribution facility. You will operate Reach Trucks and Forklifts, perform inbound/outbound tasks, and ensure accurate documentation and inventory control.

The role requires 5+ years in warehouse or freight forwarding, strong OSHA-compliant safety knowledge, and proficiency with RF scanning and Excel. Temp-to-hire with competitive benefits and first-shift hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years in a Warehouse/Freight Forwarding environment.
• Hands-on Reach Lift equipment experience.

Responsibilities

• Use RF scanners to pick, receive, store, and track international and domestic freight movements.
• Verify picked orders against shipping documents (AWBs, BOL) for accuracy.
• Inspect inbound/outbound freight for damage, labeling, and hazmat disclosures.

Skills

RF scanning

Freight forwarding

Reach truck operation

Forklift operation

Microsoft Excel

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

RF scanners

Microsoft Teams

Excel

Job description

Now Hiring: Reach Truck / Warehouse AssociatePosition: Warehouse Associate - Reach Truck / Forklift (Freight Forwarding Focus)Location: Houston, TX | 77073Pay: $17.00/hour (Increases possible pending performance)Schedule:Monday–Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM (Option to work 9:45 AM – 5:45 PM if preferred)1-hour lunch: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PMOvertime available as neededOpenwork is currently seeking a dependable Warehouse Associate with freight forwarding experience to join a bustling Warehouse Distribution facility in Houston, TX. Our client, who has been in business for over 100 years, offers excellent growth opportunities and premier benefits if hired on permanently.What You'll Be Doing:Utilize RF scanners for picking, receiving, storing, and tracking international and domestic freight movements.Verify contents of picked/assembled orders against shipping documentation, air waybills (AWBs), and bill of lading (BOL) manifests to guarantee accuracy.Inspect inbound and outbound freight for damage, correct labeling, and proper hazmat/shipping disclosures.Safely operate material handling equipment—including Reach Trucks, Slip Sheet/Push-Pull attachments, and Sit-Down Forklifts (6,000 lb & 12,000 lb)—to load, unload, and stage cargo.Handle non-standard, large pallet sizes across diverse commodity types (auto parts, apparel, food, industrial equipment, and appliances).Perform labeling, sorting, repacking, and export/import palletization as required by freight forwarding protocols.Execute precise inventory procedures and perform basic data entry via Microsoft Teams, Excel, or written logs.Maintain cross-functional flexibility across multiple warehouse and logistics functions.Requirements:High School Diploma, equivalency certificate, or relevant experience.5+ years of experience in a Warehouse Worker, Checker, or Freight Forwarding environment.5+ years of operational experience with Reach Lift equipment.Demonstrated hands-on experience with Slip Sheet / Push-Pull attachments.Strong background in freight forwarding operations, export packaging, and shipping documentation (BOL, packing lists).Expert knowledge of all general warehousing operations and safety standards.Benefits if Hired Permanently:401k with employer matchMedical, Dental, VisionEmployee Assistance ProgramPaid time offHoliday payLife InsuranceHSA/HSALTD/STD/AD&DWhat We Offer:Weekly payBenefitsConsistent first-shift scheduleTemp-to-hire opportunity with long-term potentialClick on Apply Now to be considered for the Warehouse role in Houston, Texas, or visit our website www.openwork.com to explore other available opportunities.About Openwork:Openwork is a talent-first staffing company on a mission to bring ease and thoughtfulness to an industry we’ve held a footing in for 50+ years. We believe there’s more to life than livelihood, but that finding your dream career or team is a really good place to start. Our family of companies also includes QS Nurses and Aerospace Solutions. Looking for your dream job or hire? Visit us at www.openwork.com to say hello and start building your future together.EOE#OPWHOU