Bilingual Warehouse Associate – 2nd Shift

Openwork • Houston, TX

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Openwork is hiring an experienced Bilingual Warehouse Associate for an established steel distribution company in Houston, Texas. This full-time, second-shift position focuses on preparing customer orders, moving and handling steel materials, and supporting daily warehouse operations. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with training Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. until completed. Pay is $17.50 per hour, paid weekly. Overtime is required as needed, including with short or last-minute notice.

The role involves working in an industrial warehouse and steel distribution environment, handling structural steel, pipes, and steel plates, and using forklifts, overhead cranes, saws, and measuring tools. Candidates must have at least two years of warehouse, material handling, or related industrial experience, be bilingual, and be able to read and communicate effectively in English. Forklift, overhead crane, or similar equipment experience is preferred; steel industry experience is a plus but is not required. Candidates must meet pre-employment background and drug/alcohol screening requirements.

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

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 lbs.
• 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

• Forklift, overhead crane, or similar equipment experience.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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