Warehouse Worker Floater (Temp)

Traka Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Traka Group is seeking a Warehouse Worker Floater for a first shift. The role supports warehouse, shipping/receiving, packaging, and inventory control, moving and verifying products to maintain on-time delivery.

Responsibilities include loading, unloading, packaging, stacking pallets, data entry, and operating forklifts or pallet jacks. A high school diploma or GED is required, with prior warehouse experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in warehouse, distribution, or manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with inventory systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, and stage materials within the warehouse and production areas.
• Package and prepare products using equipment such as shrink wrap machines and hand tools.
• Assemble, line, and pad cartons, crates, and containers; build pallets as required.
• Measure, weigh, count, and label products and materials to ensure accuracy.
• Inspect containers, materials, and products to verify packaging and quality standards.
• Record product, packaging, and order information on specified forms and systems.
• Transport materials to designated warehouse locations, staging areas, or shipping points.
• Operate material handling equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks) as needed.
• Move materials from staging areas into proper inventory locations.
• Close work orders and enter data into inventory systems to maintain stock levels.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Heavy lifting

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Inventory software

Pallet jack

Job description

# Warehouse Worker Floater (Temp)**TEMPORARY POSITION*** 1st shift (6:00 A - 2:30 P)* Monday thru Friday* Potential for full-time hire with benefits* Must be at least 18 years old**Job Summary**The Warehouse Worker – Floater is a cross-functional role responsible for supporting warehouse, shipping/receiving, packaging, and inventory control operations. This position ensures efficient material flow by moving, tracking, packaging, and verifying products across warehouse and production support areas. The floater will fill in where needed to maintain productivity, accuracy, and on-time delivery.**Primary Duties and Responsibilities**· Load, unload, move, and stage materials, products, and finished goods within the warehouse and production areas· Package and prepare products using equipment such as shrink wrap machines and hand tools· Assemble, line, and pad cartons, crates, and containers; build pallets as required· Measure, weigh, count, and label products and materials to ensure accuracy· Inspect containers, materials, and products to verify packaging and quality standards are met· Record product, packaging, and order information on specified forms and systems· Transport materials to designated warehouse locations, staging areas, or shipping points· Operate material handling equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks) as needed· Remove defective or completed products and move them to appropriate storage locations· Evaluate completed production orders for quality, quantity, identification, and pallet integrity· Move materials from staging areas into proper inventory locations· Close work orders and enter data into inventory systems to maintain accurate stock levels· Create inventory adjustments or entries to resolve discrepancies (e.g., negative on-hand inventory)· Support physical inventory counts and year-end inventory processes· Work with warehouse and shipping teams to locate misplaced or missing materials· Maintain clean work areas, containers, and equipment using appropriate tools and cleaning solutions· Assist across warehouse and production support functions as needed to ensure workflow continuity· Perform other duties as assigned by supervision or management**Education and Experience Profile**· High school diploma or GED required· Previous warehouse, distribution, or manufacturing experience preferred· Experience with inventory systems or material tracking is a plus**Required Skills**· Ability to repeatedly lift products weighing up to 50–100 pounds· Basic math and measurement skills· Strong attention to detail and accuracy in inventory and order handling· Ability to operate or learn material handling equipment (forklift experience preferred)· Understanding of warehouse operations, inventory flow, and material staging· Ability to work independently and as part of a team· Strong communication skills and ability to follow instructions· Flexibility to support multiple functions and departments**Work Environment:*** Working conditions are normal for a non-climate controlled warehouse environment.* Frequent walking, standing, bending, twisting, pulling, reaching, and stooping.* Must observe and adhere to all safety rules and practices, including PPE requirements.The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job/classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.