Warehouse Lead - 3rd Shift

Openwork; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

401(k)

FSA/HSA

Disability insurance

AD&D insurance

Pet insurance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Openwork is hiring an Overnight Warehouse Lead for a new Houston location. You will lead and support warehouse employees, conduct shift-start briefings, and keep workflow organized to ensure daily priorities are met.

We require 1–2+ years of warehouse lead experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and reliability. This role offers a full-time overnight schedule with benefits including medical, PTO, 401(k), and more.

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years of warehouse lead or team lead experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and grow.
• Must understand and be committed to working a dedicated overnight shift.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support warehouse employees.
• Conduct shift-start briefings and communicate daily priorities.
• Keep workflow organized and employees on task.
• Inspect and process returned materials following quality procedures.
• Build and prepare flight kits for United Airlines.
• Coordinate incoming and outgoing airline laundry (no washing involved).
• Maintain accurate records, logs, and basic reports.
• Support warehouse housekeeping, safety, and organization.
• Push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Remain standing and active for 8+ hours.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Reliability

Punctual attendance

Coaching

Tools

Sit-down forklift

Job description

Location: Houston, TX 77032 | Near IAH

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Schedule: 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM | Dedicated Overnight Shift

Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

STEP INTO A WAREHOUSE LEADERSHIP ROLE

Openwork is hiring an experienced Overnight Warehouse Lead for a well-established company opening a new Houston location. With more than 60 years in business and 29+ locations nationwide, our client offers a stable environment with opportunities for professional and leadership growth.

We're looking for a dependable, positive, hands‑on leader who can guide a warehouse team, keep operations organized, and help employees succeed.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Lead and support warehouse employees
• Conduct shift‑start briefings and communicate daily priorities
• Keep workflow organized and employees on task
• Inspect and process returned materials following quality procedures
• Build and prepare flight kits for United Airlines
• Coordinate incoming and outgoing airline laundry (no washing involved)
• Maintain accurate records, logs, and basic reports
• Support warehouse housekeeping, safety, and organization
• Push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Remain standing and active for 8+ hours

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 1–2+ years of warehouse lead or team lead experience
• 1–2+ years of warehouse experience
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Reliable and punctual attendance
• Positive attitude with an interest in coaching and developing others
• Willingness to learn and grow
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong organization, accountability, and attention to detail
• Sit‑down forklift experience is a plus
• Ability to meet all pre‑employment requirements
• Must understand and be committed to working a dedicated overnight shift

BENEFITS OFFERED BY OUR CLIENT

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• PTO and 401(k)
• FSA/HSA
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• Voluntary AD&D
• Pet insurance
• Career growth opportunities
• Leadership development classes

Openwork is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).