Now Hiring: Packaging Specialist – 1st Shift
Location: Houston, TX 77028
Pay: $20.00 per hour | Weekly Pay
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 4:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Hours: Approximately 40–60 hours per week
Overtime: Required as needed
Employment Type: Full-Time | Contract-to-Hire
Join Our Manufacturing Team
Openwork is seeking an experienced and dependable Packaging Specialist for a growing metals manufacturing facility in Houston. This hands-on role involves packaging, forklift operation, material handling, quality checks, and preparing products for shipment.
Candidates must have 2+ years of relevant manufacturing, packaging, warehouse, or material-handling experience and be committed to safety, quality, and reliable attendance.
What You'll Be Doing
- Read and follow shop copies, packing lists, and packaging instructions
- Inspect materials for correct dimensions and defects
- Package rolled and flat products according to customer requirements
- Prepare pallets, crates, shrink wrap, banding, and export packaging
- Label and prepare completed materials for shipment
- Operate a forklift to move materials and finished products
- Separate, weigh, label, and move scrap materials
- Maintain accurate packaging and material records
- Keep the work area clean, organized, and safe
- Follow all quality, environmental, and safety procedures
What We're Looking For
- 2+ years of manufacturing, packaging, warehouse, or material-handling experience required
- Forklift operating experience required; skills test completed during the interview process
- Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic math
- Ability to read and communicate effectively in English
- Reliable and consistent attendance
- Strong attention to detail and quality
- Ability to frequently lift 50–75 lbs.
- Ability to stand, walk, and remain active throughout a 10-hour shift
- Overhead crane experience is a plus
- Ability to work required overtime based on production needs
Work Environment & Safety
This is a safety-sensitive manufacturing environment with specific PPE and hygiene requirements.
- Respirator required throughout the entire shift
- Must remain clean-shaven for a proper respirator seal
- Showering at the end of each shift is mandatory
- Work involves lead-based materials
- Periodic blood testing is required
- Must follow all PPE, hygiene, and safety procedures
- Must be comfortable working around industrial equipment and heavy materials
Schedule & Work Requirements
- Monday–Friday
- 4:00 AM – 2:30 PM | 1st Shift
- Approximately 40–60 hours per week
- Overtime required as needed
- Full-time, contract-to-hire opportunity
Benefits Upon Permanent Hire
- Pay increase upon permanent hire
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Life insurance
- Production and safety bonus opportunities
- $200 annual Red Wing boot allowance after one year
About Openwork
Openwork has more than 50 years of experience connecting talented professionals with meaningful career opportunities.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
