Material Handler/Forklift Operator - Night Shift
Houston, Texas•Full-time
$20 - $22 hourly
$20 - $22 hourly
About the Job
Material Handler / Forklift Operator – Night Shift
Openwork’s Houston branch is partnering with a well-established HVAC manufacturer and supplier to add a Material Handler / Forklift Operator to their team. This is a great opportunity for experienced forklift operators with strong material handling experience who thrive in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate and communicate with logistics technicians, sales representatives, service providers, and other team members involved in shipping and receiving operations.
- Load and unload incoming containers and outgoing truckload shipments, including HVAC parts, compressors, and systems.
- Operate a sit-down forklift to move, stage, and organize materials safely and efficiently.
- Handle and organize materials throughout the warehouse to maintain workflow efficiency.
- Tag parts and compressors according to company standards and documentation requirements.
- Follow all health and safety regulations and warehouse safety practices.
- Support general warehouse organization and operational efficiency.
Qualifications:
- Extensive experience with material handling in a warehouse environment is required.
- Minimum 2+ years of sit-down forklift experience.
- Experience operating large forklifts is strongly preferred.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and occasionally high-pressure environment.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Comfortable using power and hand tools as needed.
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to follow instructions and work well within a team.
- Must be willing to consent to a background check and drug screen.
- Must be comfortable working indoors and outdoors.
Pay:
- Up to $22.00 per hour, based on experience
Schedule:
- 2:45 PM – 3:45 AM
- 30-minute lunch break
- Ability to work overtime as needed
- Contract-to-hire opportunity
PPE Requirements:
- Full ankle-support safety toe shoes (steel or composite) required
- All other PPE provided by the company
Benefits Upon Permanent Hire:
- 401(k) with profit sharing
- 80 hours PTO
- Sick time
- Medical, Dental, Vision coverage (company contributes toward premiums)
- Long-Term Disability (LTD)
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
Employees enjoy a comfortable breakroom with lockers, granite countertops, and a coffee maker. The company frequently provides breakfast during safety training and regular team lunches, creating a positive and supportive work environment.
If you are interested and qualified, apply today.
For questions, contact the Openwork Houston Branch at 713-977-8555.
For questions, contact the Openwork Houston Branch at 713-977-8555.