Material Handler

About the role

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Forklift Material Handler to join our team. This role coordinates warehouse activities including shipping and receiving product, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and housekeeping standards at the Houston facility. You will analyze materials required against inbound shipments, communicate shortfalls to your supervisor, and perform day-to-day shipping and receiving activities to achieve On-Time-Shipping goals.

Responsibilities

• Pull finished product from inventory, assemble orders, and prepare for shipment according to company policy and customer requests.
• Select, pack, and wrap products for shipment.
• Verify inbound materials including finished product, raw materials, operating supplies, and equipment; transfer to appropriate storage locations.
• Operate a forklift to load and unload trucks and transport materials between departments and buildings.
• Count and examine raw materials, supplies, and finished products to verify completeness against documents; check for damaged materials and maintain records of shortages, damages, and exceptions.
• Match material against bills of lading, advise supervisor of discrepancies, and maintain work location in excellent condition to comply with company safety and housekeeping policies.
• Participate in the Sika Safe program and comply with all safety standards as outlined by Sika’s safety policy.
• Verify orders after staging and before loading.
• Consolidate material in the warehouse.
• Assist the Warehouse Supervisor and shipping team in controlling warehouse management, performing scanning and cycle counts, and other inventory verifications as required.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Supervisor and team lead.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• 401k with generous company match.
• Bonuses.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid parental leave.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Floating holidays + paid volunteer time.
• Wellness/fitness reimbursements.
• Education assistance.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Employee referral program.

Pay

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based on 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.