WAREHOUSE Material Handler

Manpower; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

ManpowerGroup’s client in Houston, TX is seeking a Warehouse Material Handler to support ongoing production. You will maintain materials storage, prepare supplies for batch making, and safely move items with a forklift on a structured 1st shift (Mon-Fri 6:00 AM–2:30 PM, some Saturdays).

The role requires safety-minded individuals capable of lifting up to 75 lbs, reading labels accurately, and maintaining clean, organized work areas in a heavy manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow safety instructions and guidelines.
• Ability to pass forklift test and obtain forklift certification.
• Ability to read and apply accurate labels to ensure correct materials.
• Ability to lift containers up to 75 lbs, and move drums up to 600 lbs.
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, and maintain housekeeping in a heavy manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain storage of raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods and prepare materials for production.
• Operate a forklift to move materials to designated areas.
• Follow safety guidelines to protect people, products, and processes.
• Reconcile remaining materials by returning them to proper locations or disposal areas.
• Support production readiness by handling container needs, staging, and hazardous waste movement.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety guidelines

Label reading

Independent work

Multi-tasking

Housekeeping

Job description

Our client, a manufacturing and production environment, is seeking a WAREHOUSE Material Handler to join their team. As a WAREHOUSE Material Handler, you will support production by keeping raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods organized, staged, and ready for batch making, adjusters, tinters, and fill off operations. The ideal candidate will bring a strong safety mindset, reliable attention to detail, and the drive to keep work areas clean and production-ready - so quality and service stay on track.

Job Title: WAREHOUSE Material Handler

Location: Houston, TX

Pay Range: $16/hour

Shift: 1st shift: Monday - Friday 6am-2:30pm (Some Saturday when needed)

What's the Job?

• Maintain storage of raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods while obtaining materials needed for batch makers, adjusters, tinters, and fill off as required by production - supporting smooth, uninterrupted production flow.
• Operate a forklift as needed to move materials safely and efficiently - ensuring materials reach the correct designated areas on time.
• Follow all safety guidelines and procedures while coordinating material movement and staging - helping protect people, products, and processes.
• Reconcile remaining materials by returning them to the correct location or sending empty containers to designated areas for proper disposal or reconditioning - reducing waste and preventing mix-ups.
• Support production readiness by assisting with container needs for fill off, staging finished goods for shipping, and moving hazardous waste containers to the accumulation area when full, labeled, and dated - keeping operations compliant and organized.

What's Needed?

• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow safety instructions and safety guidelines - demonstrating consistent safety leadership.
• Ability to pass a forklift test and obtain forklift certification, and to operate a forklift following all operating instructions effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to read and apply accurate labels - ensuring correct materials and containers are used for production.
• Ability to lift and handle containers such as 5 gallon pails up to 75 lbs, 60 lb bags of pigment, or maneuvering drums up to 600 lbs - supporting physical demands of the role.
• Interpersonal and work execution skills including the ability to work independently, multi-task, balance priorities, and maintain housekeeping standards in a heavy manufacturing environment with exposure to chemical agents.

What's in it for me?

• Structured 1st shift schedule (Monday-Friday 6am-2:30pm with some Saturday when needed) that supports planning your week.
• Safety-first work environment with required steel-toed shoes and provided PPE worn at all times.
• Clear production impact - your work directly supports batch making, fill off readiness, and shipping staging.
• On-the-job variety across material staging, forklift movement, housekeeping, and production support tasks as needed.
• Opportunity to grow by moving to other production tasks you are trained to perform when needed.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)

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