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Posted August 23, 2026

Material Handler

Connect Staffing
Houston, TX, US Full Time
17USD - 18USD per hour

Job Description

Job Description

Connect Staffing is hiring a Material Handler for a warehouse in Houston, TX. This is a temp-to-hire overnight position paying $17–$18/hr, with approximately 20 hours of weekly overtime required. In this role, you will operate forklifts, pallet jacks, electric hoists, and a Combi lift to move materials between storage areas, work areas, and outbound shipments. This position offers consistent, long-term work with a steady Monday–Friday schedule.


Pay: $17–$18/hr

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 5:00 PM–5:30 AM

Location: Houston, TX

Job Type: Temp-to-Hire

Primary workplace language(s): English

Work Environment: Warehouse

Overtime: Weekly OT required (~20 hrs/wk)


Responsibilities

  • Stack, band, and bundle materials for storage or outbound shipment.
  • Secure lifting attachments to materials and signal hoist operators as needed.
  • Set up and position portable conveyor systems to assist with material movement.
  • Count, weigh, and record materials moved on daily production sheets and job tickets.
  • Attach identifying tags and labels to materials and mark containers with required information.


Minimum Requirements

  • 1+ year of experience operating a forklift and a Combi lift in a warehouse, manufacturing, or material handling environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience operating electric hoists and portable conveyor systems.
  • Familiarity with strapping, bracing, and securing loads for transit.
  • Experience collecting and labeling material samples for quality control (QC) or lab delivery.
  • Ability to accurately complete production documentation such as labor cards and job tickets.
  • Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and standard warehouse safety procedures.
  • Experience operating a forklift and a Combi lift.
  • You may be a great fit if you've held any of these titles: Material Handler, Warehouse Associate, Forklift Operator, Production Associate, Shipping and Receiving Associate, Material Mover, Warehouse Laborer, Industrial Truck Operator, Production Support Associate, Warehouse Material Handler.


Pre-Employment Requirements

  • Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. and frequently lift up to 25 lbs.
  • Ability to work at a fast pace.
  • Steel toe boots required (employee-provided).
  • Drug screen required.
  • Background check required.
  • E-Verify / work authorization required.


Benefits

  • Weekly pay.
  • Direct deposit / Paycard.
  • Health and dental benefits available.
  • Earn referral bonuses.


After you apply, please check your email for a short screening questionnaire from us. Candidates who complete it promptly will be reviewed faster.


See all our current openings at jobs.connectstaffing.com


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