Warehouse Associate - First Shift

Openwork; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Openwork in Northwest Houston is seeking a Warehouse Associate (First Shift) to fill orders and prepare shipments. You will verify sizes, grades, quantities and heat numbers, and operate forklifts and cranes as needed.

Candidates should have a HS diploma or equivalent, be bilingual in English/Spanish, able to lift up to 50 lbs, pass background/drug screens, and work overtime on short notice.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in steel manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to pass background and drug/alcohol screen.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks.
• Must read pick tickets and measuring devices.
• Bilingual in English and another language required.
• Overtime flexibility as needed.

Responsibilities

• Fill orders per pick ticket, verify size, grade, quantity, and heat numbers.
• Pull materials for transfers and load/unload trucks.
• Cut materials for stock and for customers using saws and related equipment.
• Operate forklifts and cranes to move material.
• Inspect and complete required paperwork, labels and reports.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and report safety concerns.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Team player

Reading pick tickets

Basic math

Safety awareness

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Openwork is currently engaged in a search to find a Warehouse Associate (First Shift) in Northwest Houston.

Responsibilities

• Filling orders for customers per pick ticket instructions, double checking size, grade, quantity and heat numbers.
• Must have some general knowledge of structural steel, pipe and plate steel from past experience.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, read and follow all customer special instructions listed on pick tickets.
• Pulling material for transfers.
• Loading and unloading of incoming and outgoing trucks.
• Cutting materials for stock and for customers using saws, shear, iron worker and burning table.
• Double checking orders and ensuring correct materials are pulled for each order.
• Fill out required paperwork, customer labels and equipment inspection reports.
• Operate all equipment in a safe and responsible manner, report safety concerns to your Supervisor and maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Operate forklifts and cranes to move material.
• Display the ability to use basic measuring devices, including tape measure and micrometers.
• Use of PPE as required.

Requirements

• HS diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in a steel manufacturing industry is highly preferred.
• Ability to pass a background and drug/alcohol screen
• Ability to stand, lift, climb and perform various other physical functions
• Must be able to handle, lift and carry steel parts up to 50 lbs.
• Must work well with others and be a team player
• Position requires complete physical agility, mobility and dexterity
• Display the ability to accurately use basic math skills
• Ability to read pick tickets, tape measurers, and other measuring devices.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English. Bilingual is a required!
• Must have a flexible schedule for overtime as needed!

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 7AM or 8AM (hours assigned by supervisor), eight hour shifts, but MUST be willing to work overtime as needed with little to last-minute notice!

Pay Rate

$17/hr.