Warehouse Material Handler I: Move, Ship & Sort

Reliance, Inc.; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliance, Inc. is seeking a warehouse associate in Texas to join the Plant family, handling metals processing and distribution tasks.

The role involves supervising or performing operations with specialized equipment and supporting functions in a metalworks environment. You will work with forklifts, side loaders or cranes, maintain safety and quality standards, move inventory, restock material, and complete documentation while keeping work areas clean and organized.

Qualifications

• 0-5 years of relevant experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities required.
• High School diploma/GED preferred.
• Ability to meet current Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) quality criteria as defined by Federal regulations and/or company policy required.
• Warehousing and material handling experience preferred.
• Must be able to obtain a certification to operate all required motorized material handling and rigging equipment.
• Clear oral and written communication skills, particularly legible handwriting required.
• Ability to show adequate manual dexterity, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multi-limb coordination required.
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions as applied to work situations required.
• Basic measurement skills, including taking, converting, and/or using measurements of length, width, height, and weight to perform basic math computations correctly required.
• Basic arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions required.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively required.
• Ability to make sound decisions based on a combination of factors including knowledge, experience, and judgment required.
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with supervisors and co-workers required.

Responsibilities

• Move inventory and load shipments as needed.
• Unload incoming material and restock as directed.
• Tag material and complete all required documentation.
• Operate forklift, side loader, or crane to move material.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area.
• Sort and place material on racks based on size, type, or product code.
• Report irregularities to supervisor for direction.
• Restock material and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

MVR compliance

Warehousing experience

Certified equipment operator

Clear communication

Manual dexterity

Reading instructions

Basic measurement & math

Time management

Decision making

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift / Material Handling Equipment

Job description

Reliance, Inc. is seeking a warehouse associate in Texas to join the Plant family, handling metals processing and distribution tasks.

The role involves supervising or performing operations with specialized equipment and supporting functions in a metalworks environment. You will work with forklifts, side loaders or cranes, maintain safety and quality standards, move inventory, restock material, and complete documentation while keeping work areas clean and organized.