1st Shift Material Handler

Location: Houston TX
Shift: 1st Shift 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Pay Rate: $18.00 $21.00 per hour
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire

We are seeking a Material Handler I to support warehouse and shipping operations in a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for safely handling incoming and outgoing materials operating mobile equipment and ensuring accurate documentation and traceability of materials.

The ideal candidate will have prior forklift experience (forklift/side loader) strong attention to safety and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

• Pull materials and prepare orders for customers

• Load customer trucks and ensure shipments are accurate and damage-free

• Unload vendor deliveries and verify incoming materials

• Complete and maintain all required shipping and receiving documentation

• Label and tag materials according to company procedures

• Maintain accurate inventory of pallets crates and shipping materials

• Operate forklifts and side loaders daily

• Ensure all materials are properly tracked and traceable

• Follow work instructions for safe handling and storage of materials

• Maintain a clean and safe warehouse environment

• Support production and shipping teams to meet customer delivery schedules

• Assist with other warehouse or material handling tasks as assigned

• High School Diploma or GED

• Minimum 3 years of material handling experience

• Experience operating mobile equipment (forklift side loader etc.)

• Strong attention to safety and quality procedures

• Ability to follow instructions and work well in a team environment

• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn

• Experience in manufacturing or specialty metals environments

• Ability to read and interpret work instructions and safety documentation

• Basic computer skills for data entry and tracking materials

• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems

• Experience using Microsoft Office (Excel Word)

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly

• Occasional lifting up to 100 lbs

• Ability to stand walk and perform physical tasks throughout the shift

• Work environment includes indoor warehouse conditions with varying temperatures

Howmet provides all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including:

• Hard hat

• Safety glasses

• Ear plugs

• Gloves

• Uniform

• Safety shoes

Candidates must demonstrate strong safety awareness and follow all workplace safety procedures.

• In-person interview required

• Interviews scheduled as soon as possible

• Typically 1 interview occasionally up to 2 rounds

• No full plant tours provided (viewing area only)

This position is subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
Applicants must be a U.S. Person and legally authorized to work in the United States.

Candidates must successfully pass:

• SSN Verification

• Education Verification (highest degree)

• Employment Verification (minimum 2 previous employers)

• National Criminal Background Check (7 years)

• Federal Criminal Search (7 years)

• Statewide Criminal Search (7 years)

• County Criminal Search (7 years)

• Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Check

• Motor Vehicle Record (if applicable)

• 5-Panel Drug Screen (includes THC)

Candidates may be required to complete:

• Physical exam

• Vision and hearing tests

• Mobile equipment evaluation

• Respirator or mask fit test (role dependent)

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