Warehouse Shop Technician

TRG; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

TRG Distribution in Houston, TX seeks a Warehouse Associate to support inventory, order fulfillment, and delivery-related tasks. The role involves stocking, inventory checks, and operating basic tools and equipment in a busy warehouse environment.

The candidate should be able to interact professionally with customers, lift up to 50 pounds, and become forklift-certified as needed. Prior warehouse experience and a valid driver’s license are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1-2 years of warehouse or production experience in an industrial setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Hourly rate is based on prior experience.

Responsibilities

• Receive and stock incoming shipments.
• Stock and maintain warehouse locations.
• Assist with physical inventory.
• Operate basic mechanical equipment and tools.
• Assist hose and gasket areas with material prep.
• Interact professionally with customers at the service counter and as a back-up delivery driver.
• Maintain workload organization and prioritize tasks.
• Operate forklift when certified.

Skills

Customer service

Work orders

Basic mechanical skills

Machinery operation

Lifting 50 lbs

Inventory software

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Hand tools

Forklift

Measuring devices

Job description

Job Description

Overview: This position is a great way to start a career in the Industrial Distribution Industry. This role is typically responsible for a variety of tasks that are manufacturing, or distribution based and may include assembling and manufacturing sales orders, picking products from the warehouse, and shipping and receiving. The role includes operation of machinery and other manufacturing equipment.

Essential Functions

• Receive incoming shipments into inventory including loading and unloading delivery trucks.
• Stock and maintain all warehouse locations, bins, and racks in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Assist with physical inventory.
• Operate basic mechanical equipment such as hand tools and measuring devices.
• Assist hose area with basic duties such as hose banding and crimping, roll, cut or test hose.
• Assist gasket and belting area with basic duties such as prepping material and using precision cutting tools to cut gaskets and belts to the required shape and size.
• Have the ability to interact with customers in a professional manor at the service counter or on customer deliveries. Will work as a back-up delivery driver to customer sites.
• Requires ability to organize and prioritize workload.
• Ability to consistently move throughout facility during the workday, including staying on your feet for long periods of time.
• Operate forklift upon certification.

Skills

• Possess excellent motivation to meet/exceed customer requirements.
• Ability to read and understand work orders and job sheets.
• Basic mechanical skills including the use of hand tools.
• Ability to operate, or learn to operate basic machinery as well as more advanced machinery.
• Ability to push, grasp, bend, lift and carry up to 50 pounds independently on a repeated basis.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn inventory software.

Physical Demands

Highly physically demanding. Moving products around all day. At times bending and leaning over in awkward positions. Working in non-air-conditioned facilities.

Preferred Education/Experience

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• 1-2 years of warehouse or production experience in an industrial setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Driven self-motivated individual that can work independently or within a team.
• Valid Driver's License is required.
• Hourly rate is based on prior experience.

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