Reach Truck Warehouse AssociateA Hands-On Warehouse & Freight Forwarding Opportunity with Long-Term PotentialOpenwork is seeking an experienced Reach Truck Warehouse Associate for a busy freight forwarding and distribution facility in Houston. This hands-on role is a great fit for someone with strong reach truck, forklift, freight forwarding, and material-handling experience who is looking for steady work and long-term potential.
Reach truck and forklift experience are required for this position.
Position at a GlanceLocation: Houston, TX 77073
Pay:$17.00 per hour | Weekly Pay
Schedule: MondayFriday
Hours:9:00 AM 5:30 PM
Alternate Schedule: 9:45 AM 5:45 PM, if preferred
Lunch: 12:00 PM 1:00 PM
Overtime: Available as needed
Employment Type: Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire
Your Day-to-Day- Operate reach trucks and forklifts to load, unload, move, and stage freight
- Use RF scanners to pick, receive, store, and track domestic and international freight
- Verify orders using air waybills (AWBs), bills of lading (BOLs), packing lists, and shipping documents
- Inspect inbound and outbound freight for damage, labeling, and accuracy
- Operate sit-down forklifts, including 6,000 lb. and 12,000 lb. equipment
- Use slip sheet/push-pull attachments to safely handle freight
- Handle oversized and non-standard pallets
- Label, sort, repack, palletize, and prepare freight for import and export shipments
- Maintain accurate inventory records and complete basic data entry
- Assist with additional warehouse and logistics duties as needed
What You'll Need to Succeed- Reach truck operating experience required
- Forklift operating experience required
- 5+ years of warehouse, freight forwarding, checker, or related experience
- 5+ years of reach truck operating experience
- Hands-on experience with slip sheet/push-pull attachments
- Freight forwarding and export packaging experience
- Experience with BOLs, packing lists, and shipping documentation
- Strong knowledge of warehouse operations and safety procedures
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and accuracy
- Reliable and consistent attendance
- Ability to work effectively in a busy warehouse environment
- High school diploma, equivalent, or relevant experience
Work Environment & EquipmentCandidates should be comfortable with:
- Operating reach trucks and sit-down forklifts
- Working with 6,000 lb. and 12,000 lb. forklifts
- Using slip sheet/push-pull attachments
- Handling large and non-standard pallets
- Working with various domestic and international freight
- Following warehouse, equipment, and freight-handling safety procedures
- Cross-training across warehouse and logistics functions
Benefits Upon Permanent Hire- Potential pay increases based on performance
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off
- Holiday pay
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life insurance
- HSA
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- AD&D insurance
Ready for Your Next Opportunity?If you have strong reach truck and forklift experience, understand freight forwarding operations, and are looking for a steady weekday warehouse opportunity with long-term potential, we encourage you to apply.
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