Material Handler / Equipment Helper
Location: Northeast Houston, TX
Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Overtime: Expected as needed
Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire
Pay Frequency: Weekly Pay

Openwork is currently seeking a dependable Material Handler / Equipment Helper to support production operations for a manufacturing facility in Northeast Houston, Texas. This opportunity is ideal for individuals with strong forklift and material handling experience who enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and contributing to efficient production workflows.

If you are safety-focused, organized, and comfortable working around production equipment, this role offers steady daytime hours and the potential for long-term career growth.

Position Overview

The Material Handler / Equipment Helper plays a key role in maintaining the flow of materials throughout the facility. In this position, you will move materials from the production line, stage products for shipment, and assist equipment operators when needed to help ensure production runs smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift to move materials coming off the Mebac production equipment

• Stage and organize finished materials for shipping and distribution

• Load materials onto the production line as needed

• Assist machine operators with production support tasks when required

• Ensure materials are handled safely and efficiently throughout the facility

• Maintain an organized and safe work environment

• Support additional warehouse or production duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years of forklift operation and material handling experience required

• Experience working in a manufacturing or warehouse environment preferred

• Ability to safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment

• Ability to lift and move materials as needed

• Strong attention to workplace safety and operational procedures

• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with team members

What This Opportunity Offers

• Competitive pay of $20.00 per hour

• Weekly pay

• Consistent day shift schedule with opportunities for overtime

• Temp-to-hire opportunity with long-term employment potential

• Opportunity to work within a growing manufacturing operation

About Openwork

Openwork is a staffing and workforce solutions company with more than 50 years of experience connecting talented professionals with meaningful career opportunities. We partner with organizations that value dependable employees and provide opportunities for long-term career growth and development.

If you are ready to apply your forklift and material handling experience in a dynamic production environment, apply today to be considered for the Material Handler / Equipment Helper position in Northeast Houston.