Bilingual Warehouse Associate - 1st Shift

Openwork • Houston, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Openwork is hiring an experienced Bilingual Warehouse Associate for an established steel distribution company in Houston, Texas. This full-time, first-shift position supports daily warehouse operations, including preparing customer orders, moving and organizing materials, and handling structural steel, pipes, and steel plates. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with a 7:00 AM or 8:00 AM start assigned by the supervisor and 8-hour shifts. Pay is $17.00 per hour with weekly pay. Overtime is required as needed, including with short or last-minute notice.

The role involves operating forklifts and overhead cranes, assisting with material cutting, measuring materials, and verifying order details and paperwork. The work takes place in an industrial warehouse and steel distribution environment and involves frequent standing, walking, bending, climbing, and lifting or moving materials weighing up to 50 pounds. Employees use measuring tools and industrial equipment and must follow required PPE and workplace safety procedures. Extended hours may be needed based on operational needs.

Benefits are available upon permanent hire and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, and paid time off. The posting also notes an opportunity to gain steel distribution and manufacturing experience and potential for long-term career growth.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of warehouse, material handling, or related industrial experience.
• Bilingual communication skills.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Experience loading, unloading, and moving heavy materials.
• Ability to read pick tickets and use basic measuring tools.
• Basic math skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Dependable attendance and strong teamwork skills.
• Comfort working in an industrial warehouse environment.
• Availability for short-notice or last-minute overtime.
• Ability to meet pre-employment background and drug/alcohol screening requirements.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating forklifts, overhead cranes, or similar equipment.
• Steel warehouse or manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Pull and prepare customer orders using pick tickets.
• Operate forklifts and overhead cranes to move materials.
• Load, unload, and organize warehouse materials.
• Verify material sizes, quantities, grades, and heat numbers.
• Handle structural steel, pipes, and steel plates.
• Assist with cutting materials using saws and other equipment.
• Measure materials using tape measures and micrometers.
• Verify order accuracy and complete required paperwork.
• Maintain clean and organized warehouse areas.
• Follow equipment safety and workplace procedures.

Benefits

• Medical insurance upon permanent hire.
• Dental insurance upon permanent hire.
• Vision insurance upon permanent hire.
• 401(k) retirement plan upon permanent hire.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) upon permanent hire.
• Weekly pay.
• Long-term career growth potential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED