Material Handler

Material Handler - Heavy Forklift

Job Description

Seeking a dedicated material handler to operate a large forklift, tasked with moving materials from rail cars in the yard into the shop. The yard features an inactive railcar line from a former setup. The role involves loading and unloading materials from trucks and moving them throughout the facility. The materials handled, such as large shell plates, pipes, I-beams, and flat bars, are notably heavy.

Additionally, the role includes performing shipping and receiving tasks, documentation, and stenciling materials once unloaded. Must have good job tenure, provide a resume, shop work, no field experience this is a full time position in a production shop.

• Operate a large forklift to move materials from rail cars to the shop.
• Load and unload materials from trucks.
• Transport heavy materials such as shell plates, pipes, I-beams, and flat bars within the facility.
• Perform shipping and receiving duties and maintain accurate documentation.
• Stencil materials upon unloading.

• 5+ years of experience as a material handler.
• Proven experience handling large, long, and heavy materials.
• Expertise in operating large forklifts (such as Big Red or Hyster models).
• Experience with overhead cranes.

This is a Contract‑to‑Hire position based out of Houston, TX.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $21.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Houston, TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 20, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.