Material Handler

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

With more than 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries. 

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility. Approximately 33,000 employees generated CHF 11.20 billion in sales in 2025. 

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and results driven Forklift Material Handler to join our team to coordinates activities of warehouse including shipping and receiving product; ensure compliance with safety, quality and housekeeping standards of the Houston facility.  

• Analyze materials required against inbound shipments; communicate shortfalls to supervisor.
• Perform day to day activities of shipping and receiving to achieve On-Time-Shipping goals, pull finished product from inventory, assemble orders and prepare for shipment in accordance with company policy and customer requests in case is needed.
• May select, pack and wrap product to be shipped, verify inbound material including finished product from other locations, raw materials, operating supplies and equipment and transfers to appropriate storage locations.
• Operate forklift to load and unload trucks and transport materials between departments and buildings.
• Count and examine raw materials, supplies, finished product, etc. to verify completeness against appropriate documents; checks for damaged materials; maintains records of shortages, damages and other exceptions.
• Match material against bills of lading, advises supervisor of discrepancies, maintains work location in excellent condition to comply with company policies for safety and housekeeping.
• Participate in Sika Safe program and comply with all safety standards as outlined by Sika’s safety policy 
• Verification of orders after been stage and before loading. 
• Consolidation of material in the warehouse.
• Assist the Warehouse Supervisor and shipping team in controlling the warehouse management, performing scanning and cycle counts, as well as other inventory verifications as required as needed and performs other duties as directed by Supervisor and the team lead.

Qualifications

• Education:  High school diploma or GED certificate.
• 4-5 years of experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment with clerical responsibilities.
• Minimum of one year of experience in forklift operation.

Additional Information

• 401k with Generous Company Match   

• Bonuses  

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits  

• Paid Parental Leave 

• Life Insurance 

• Disability Insurance 

• Paid time off, Paid holidays 

• Floating holidays + Paid Volunteer Time 

• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements  

• Education Assistance 

• Professional Development Opportunities  

• Employee Referral Program & More!

Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training.  We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.