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Manufacturing & Production

August 28, 2026

Shipping & Receiving / Material Handler


Type

Contract To Hire

Location

Houston, TX

Job ID

71540


Shipping & Receiving / Material Handler

Location: Northeast Houston, TX
Pay: $19.00–$21.00 per hour, based on experience | Weekly Pay
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Overtime: Required as needed based on business demands
Employment Type: Full-Time

Build Your Career in Warehouse & Logistics

Openwork is seeking an experienced Shipping & Receiving / Material Handler to join a well-established industrial operation in Northeast Houston. This is a hands-on role for someone who is dependable, safety-focused, and experienced with forklift operation, shipping and receiving, inventory, and material handling.

This position is ideal for someone who takes pride in their work, values reliable attendance, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced industrial environment.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Receive, inspect, and verify incoming shipments
  • Load and unload trucks using forklifts and warehouse equipment
  • Pick, pack, stage, and prepare outbound shipments
  • Complete shipping documents, including bills of lading and packing slips
  • Move and organize materials throughout the facility
  • Maintain accurate inventory and assist with cycle counts
  • Operate forklifts regularly in a heavy-use environment
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
  • Work outdoors approximately 70% of the time

What We're Looking For

  • 3+ years of shipping, receiving, warehouse, or material-handling experience
  • Strong forklift operating experience required
  • Experience with loading, unloading, staging, and inventory
  • Familiarity with shipping documentation and warehouse procedures
  • Basic computer skills
  • Ability to regularly lift and move 50+ lbs.
  • Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
  • Reliable and consistent attendance
  • Dependable work history and strong work ethic
  • Reliable transportation
  • Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
  • Flexibility to work required overtime as needed

What We Offer

  • $19.00–$21.00 per hour, based on experience
  • Weekly pay
  • Consistent full-time schedule
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Stable, long-term opportunity
  • Team-oriented work environment

Apply Today

If you have strong forklift, shipping and receiving, and material-handling experience and are looking for a stable opportunity, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today for this Shipping & Receiving / Material Handler opportunity in Northeast Houston, or visit Openwork to explore additional career opportunities.

About Openwork

Openwork has more than 50 years of experience connecting talented professionals with meaningful career opportunities. We are committed to helping people build rewarding careers while supporting employers with exceptional talent.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)


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