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Material Handler (Machine Shop)

We are seeking a dependable, safety-minded, and highly organized Material Control Handler to manage inventory, organization, and material flow within our active machine shop. This role goes beyond general labor; we need an individual who understands how physical material tracking and digital data integrity directly impact production schedules.

• Pay Range: $18.00 - $19.00 / HR (Depending on Experience)
  
• Schedule: 6:00 AM - 3:30 PM | Monday through Friday (Minimal Overtime)
  
• Location: Houston, TX 77041
  
• Required PPE: Steel-toed boots and safety gloves
  
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED Equivalent; must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check upon a conditional offer.

• Move raw materials throughout the facility using forklifts and pallet jacks. Stage materials for machinists based on shop orders, travelers, and direction from leadership.
  
• Help locate, sort, label, and organize materials in racks, lanes, and staging areas. Perform regular cycle counts and track inventory health using computer systems, scanners, or basic ERP/inventory data entry.
  
• Utilize Microsoft Excel to log material usage, manage inventory records, and reconcile discrepancies between physical stock and system data.
  
• Support inbound and outbound movements, manage shipping documentation, verify part numbers/labels against shop paperwork, and coordinate with carriers.
  
• Actively support, including cleaning, sorting, standardizing, and sustaining work areas.
  Ensure all aisles, racks, and staging areas are kept clean, organized, and free of safety hazards.
  
• Communicate clearly with production and leadership when material is missing, damaged, or delayed. Strictly follow all safety requirements, forklift safety protocols, and housekeeping standards.

• 2-4 years of experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, machine shop, or industrial environment (required).
  
• Proven experience safely operating forklifts (certification preferred) and pallet jacks.
  
• Proficient with basic computer software and data entry; intermediate Excel skills (managing spreadsheets and using basic formulas) are required to track inventory logs.
  
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs and remain active/standing in a fast-paced production setting.
  
• Excellent attendance history, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work with minimal supervision to improve staging discipline across the shop floor.
  
  For immediate attention, apply online at www.pridestaff.com/houstonnw