Material Handler

Powell•Houston, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Powell is hiring a Material Handler (Inventory Control) at its Southeast Houston manufacturing facility. The role supports a designated division or department by handling, organizing, and documenting materials, controlling inventory, maintaining accurate equipment and supply records, and stocking and restocking materials throughout a shop area. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with overtime as needed. The position is safety-sensitive and takes place in a temperature-controlled manufacturing or industrial environment, with occasional outside activities. The employee must follow safety and manufacturing practices, use required personal protective equipment, and may work on ladders or scissor lifts for overhead work, generally at heights up to 10 feet. Powell describes a culture that values its employees, a can-do attitude, advancement and promotion opportunities, and work-life balance. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to learn computer systems, databases, and software programs.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to walk, stand, and remain physically active for extended periods.
Fluency in English and ability to communicate with coworkers.
Ability to multitask with attention to detail.
Ability to maintain an organized work area.
Self-motivated and proactive.
Ability to maintain balance and agility while walking, standing, crouching, and ascending or descending stairs or step ladders.
Ability to bend at the waist and knees and extend arms and hands in any direction.
Ability to stand and walk continuously, frequently use upper extremities, work with both arms above the shoulders, and use both arms at full length.
Ability to use ladders and scissor lifts for overhead work and work at heights, usually up to 10 feet, using appropriate lift equipment.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety shoes, hard hats, bump caps, safety glasses, hearing protection when needed, and safety harnesses or fall-protection equipment as required.
Frequent use of hand tools and power tools.

Nice To Haves

Forklift experience.
Previous experience in an industrial or warehouse setting.

Responsibilities

Receive, stock, and maintain records of new and existing materials.
Communicate with staff and management to identify material needs.
Fill workstations with appropriate hardware and materials.
Track materials using a scanner or designated computer program.
Use a forklift as needed to transport, load, and unload materials.
Learn and follow safety policies and practices to prevent incidents.
Learn and follow manufacturing policies and practices to support consistent production.
Follow standard work and process instructions and identify potential product-quality risks.