Warehouse Worker

Horizon Air Freight; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Air Freight in Houston seeks a Warehouse Associate to support receiving, storage, and distribution of marine spare parts. You will handle stock, verify quantities, and prepare shipments for dispatch, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Responsibilities include operating forklifts and pallet jacks, maintaining inventory integrity, and adhering to safety procedures. You will collaborate with team members to keep operations smooth and compliant.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior warehouse or material handling experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment; forklift certification a plus.
• Physical ability to lift heavy items and stand for extended periods.
• Basic reading and math skills.

Responsibilities

• Unload incoming shipments, inspect goods for damage or discrepancies, and verify quantities against shipping documents.
• Store materials in designated locations, ensuring proper labeling and organization for easy retrieval.
• Pick, pack, and prepare orders for shipment accurately and efficiently according to order specifications.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment safely and in compliance with company policies.
• Assist in inventory counts and cycle counts, reporting any discrepancies to supervisors.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work environment.
• Work closely with warehouse team members and logistics personnel to support smooth operations.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Reliability

Basic reading and math skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Job Purpose:

To perform physical tasks related to the receiving, storage, and distribution of marine spare parts, ensuring accurate inventory handling and timely fulfillment of orders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receiving & Inspection Unload incoming shipments, inspect goods for damage or discrepancies, and verify quantities against shipping documents.


• Inventory Handling Store materials in designated locations, ensuring proper labeling and organization for easy retrieval.


• Order Fulfillment Pick, pack, and prepare orders for shipment accurately and efficiently according to order specifications.


• Equipment Operation Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment safely and in compliance with company policies.


• Inventory Accuracy Assist in inventory counts and cycle counts, reporting any discrepancies to supervisors.


• Safety Compliance Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work environment.


• Team Collaboration Work closely with warehouse team members and logistics personnel to support smooth operations.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred


• Prior warehouse or material handling experience preferred but not required


• Ability to operate warehouse equipment (forklift certification a plus)


• Physical ability to lift heavy items and stand for extended periods


• Basic reading and math skills

Core Competencies:

• Attention to Detail Ensures accuracy in order picking and inventory handling.


• Physical Stamin a Capable of performing physically demanding tasks safely.


• Teamwork Works cooperatively with others to achieve goals.


• Safety Awareness Adheres to safety guidelines and protocols consistently.


• Reliability Punctual and dependable in completing assigned tasks.

Success Metrics / KPIs:

• Order accuracy rate


• On-time order fulfillment


• Inventory count accuracy


• Compliance with safety standards


• Attendance and punctuality