Packaging Specialist - 2nd Shift

Openwork • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Openwork is seeking an experienced Packaging Specialist for a growing metals manufacturing facility in Houston. This hands-on role is a great fit for someone with packaging, forklift, warehouse, or material-handling experience who is looking for steady work and long-term potential. This is a contract-to-hire, full-time position with a 2nd shift schedule, Monday-Friday, from 2:30 PM to 1:30 AM, with required overtime as needed. The role involves packaging rolled and flat products according to customer requirements, inspecting materials, preparing various packaging materials, operating a forklift, and maintaining records. The work environment is a safety-sensitive metals manufacturing facility that is not climate-controlled and involves working around lead-based materials, requiring the use of a respirator and mandatory showering at the end of each shift. Participation in periodic blood testing is also required.

Requirements

• 2+ years of manufacturing, packaging, warehouse, or material-handling experience required.
• Forklift operating experience required; skills will be evaluated during the interview process.
• Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic math.
• Ability to pass a basic math test and background check.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Reliable and consistent attendance.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and quality.
• Ability to frequently lift 50–75 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, and remain physically active throughout the shift.
• Comfortable working in a non-climate-controlled environment and hot temperatures.
• Flexibility to work required overtime.

Nice To Haves

• Overhead crane experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Package rolled and flat products according to customer requirements.
• Read and follow packing lists, shop copies, and packaging instructions.
• Inspect materials for correct dimensions, quality, and defects.
• Prepare pallets, crates, shrink wrap, banding, labels, and export packaging.
• Operate a forklift to move, stage, and prepare materials for shipment.
• Separate, weigh, label, and move scrap materials.
• Maintain accurate packaging and material records.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe.
• Follow all quality, environmental, and workplace safety procedures.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed