Job Description

Step into a fast-paced warehouse environment where your attention to detail, safety focus, and equipment skills keep operations running smoothly. This contract role offers hands-on work with a tight-knit team, using modern material handling equipment and basic computer systems to ensure accurate, on-time order fulfillment.

About the Role:

You will be responsible for safely moving, storing, and preparing materials and products for shipment within a busy warehouse operation. Working closely with warehouse leads and other team members, you will support daily order fulfillment, inventory movement, and loading activities. Your contribution directly impacts on-time delivery, stock accuracy, and overall warehouse efficiency.

Shift: Monday - Friday, 8AM - 4:30PM (OT provided)

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to move, load, and unload materials and finished goods.
• Pick and pack customer orders accurately according to pick lists, labels, or system instructions.
• Stage, palletize, wrap, and prepare shipments for outbound transport in line with warehouse procedures.
• Store and organize materials in designated locations, maintaining clear aisles and safe stacking practices.
• Use warehouse computer systems or handheld devices to record movements, confirm picks, and update inventory status.
• Conduct basic equipment checks and report any damage, safety hazards, or maintenance needs promptly.
• Follow all warehouse safety procedures, including PPE use, safe lifting techniques, and traffic rules.
• Assist with general warehouse housekeeping to maintain a clean, orderly, and compliant work area.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in a warehouse, distribution, or logistics environment in a materials handling role.
• Proficient forklift operation skills, including safe maneuvering in confined and high-traffic areas.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately pick and pack orders in a high-volume setting.
• Comfortable using basic computer systems or warehouse scanners for data entry and order processing.
• Strong awareness of warehouse safety practices and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work on your feet for extended periods and handle repetitive tasks.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and products within standard warehouse weight limits.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience operating additional material handling equipment such as pallet jacks, reach trucks, or order pickers.
• Previous work with warehouse management systems (WMS) or RF scanning technology.
• Background in shipping/receiving processes, including labeling and documentation.
• Experience in a fast-paced, deadline-driven distribution or manufacturing environment.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Valid forklift certification or license, or eligibility to obtain certification prior to or shortly after start.
• OSHA or other safety-related training in warehouse or industrial environments preferred.

If you are a safety-focused materials handler who takes pride in accurate, efficient work, apply now to be considered for this contract opportunity in a busy Houston warehouse.