Warehouse Lead

CMC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Benefits

PTO & Vacation

401(k) match

Lifestyle Benefit

Bonuses

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Stock Purchase Plan

Training & Advancement

Job summary

CMC is seeking a Warehouse Lead in Houston, TX to guide daily warehouse operations, coordinate inventory, and support production schedules. The role involves supervising staff, promoting safety, and ensuring accurate shipping/receiving processes.

You will work in a busy manufacturing and distribution environment, using Kronos and WMS systems, with opportunities for training and career advancement within a Fortune 500 company.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in warehouse or manufacturing with leadership/coordination responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, safety procedures, and equipment handling.
• Forklift certification preferred or ability to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead warehouse tasks: receiving, put-away, picking, shipping, and inventory movements.
• Serve as a point of contact and role model for warehouse associates.
• Provide on-the-job training and guide team members to meet expectations.
• Ensure orders and material movements are processed accurately and on time to support schedules.
• Coordinate with drivers and logistics teams to ensure timely dispatch and receipt.

Skills

Leadership

Warehouse operations

Inventory management

Safety procedures

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Logistics vocational training

Tools

Kronos

WMS

MS Excel

Job description

There's more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it's the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills and offices that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering:

• Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost Medical, Vision, Dental
• Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation
• 4.5% Company Match 401(k) plan
• Competitive Compensation and Bonuses
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Advancement Opportunities

it's what's inside that counts

There's more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it's the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills and offices that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering:

• Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost Medical, Vision, Dental
• Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation
• 4.5% Company Match 401(k) plan
• $500 Annual Company-paid Lifestyle Benefit
• Competitive Compensation and Bonuses
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Advancement Opportunities

Why This Job

CMC provides an excellent opportunity to learn the steel, construction reinforcement and ground stabilization industries and to grow in your career. Whether you will spend your day brainstorming in an office cubicle, operating a crane, running manufacturing equipment or troubleshooting technical obstacles, at CMC, you'll get the training and support from your team that you need to excel in your role and reach your full potential.

What You'll Do

• Lead and participate in warehouse tasks including receiving, put-away, picking, shipping, inventory movements, and staging of materials
• Serve as a point of contact and role model for warehouse associates
• Provide on-the-job training, answer questions, and guide team members to meet expectations
• Ensure orders and material movements are processed accurately and on time to support production and shipping schedules
• Assign work to team members based on daily priorities and staffing levels
• Promote and enforce safety policies and procedures across all warehouse activities
• Monitor equipment such as forklifts, trucks, and fabrication machinery for safe operation and report maintenance needs
• Conduct basic inspections and assist with minor equipment troubleshooting as needed
• Support proper labeling, bin management, and product traceability protocols
• Coordinate with drivers, logistics teams, and production to ensure timely dispatch and receipt of goods
• Ensure shipping and receiving documentation is accurate and completed in a timely manner
• Communicate shipment status or issues to supervisors and relevant departments
• Assist in monitoring Kronos or other timekeeping systems for attendance, breaks, and shift adherence
• Communicate shift goals, updates, and policy changes as directed by leadership

What You'll Need

• 2+ years of experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment, with leadership or team coordination responsibilities
• Strong working knowledge of warehouse operations, safety procedures, and material handling equipment
• Forklift certification preferred or ability to obtain certification
• Experience with inventory systems, dispatch processes, and basic computer use (e.g., MS Excel, WMS, Kronos)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and stand/walk for extended periods
• Work in a manufacturing or warehouse setting with variable temperatures
• Operate warehouse equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, and scanners
• Bilingual - English / Spanish is a plus

Your Education

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Vocational training or coursework in logistics or warehouse operations is a plus

We are CMC, a Fortune 500® company at the leading edge of our industry. Our construction reinforcement and steel products have supported construction projects and structures around the world. The secret to our success? We've built our legacy by assembling a team of innovators and doers to tackle some of the most challenging construction reinforcement problems facing our world for more than 100 years - and we're just getting started.

If you're ready to join a team working to make our industry more sustainable, support the bridges, roadways, buildings and infrastructure that connects our communities, and do meaningful work, you're ready to join CMC.

CMC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, or other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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