Reach Truck Warehouse Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Reach Truck Warehouse Associate

A Hands-On Warehouse & Freight Forwarding Opportunity with Long-Term Potential

Openwork 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 Glance

Location: Houston, TX 77073
Pay: $17.00 per hour | Weekly Pay
Schedule: Monday–Friday
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 & Equipment:

Candidates 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.

About Openwork:

Openwork has more than 50 years of experience connecting talented professionals with meaningful career opportunities. We are committed to helping people build rewarding careers while supporting employers with exceptional talent.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)