Packaging Specialist - 1st Shift

Location: Houston, TX 77028
Pay:$20.00 per hour | Weekly Pay
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 3:45 AM – 2:30 PM
Hours: Approximately 40–60 hours per week
Overtime: Required as needed
Employment Type: Full-Time | Contract-to-Hire

Openwork is seeking an experienced and dependable Packaging Specialist for a growing metals manufacturing facility in Houston. This hands-on role involves packaging, forklift operation, material handling, quality checks, and preparing products for shipment.

Candidates must have 2+ years of relevant manufacturing, packaging, warehouse, or material-handling experience and be committed to safety, quality, and reliable attendance.

• Read and follow shop copies, packing lists, and packaging instructions
• Inspect materials for correct dimensions and defects
• Package rolled and flat products according to customer requirements
• Prepare pallets, crates, shrink wrap, banding, and export packaging
• Label and prepare completed materials for shipment
• Operate a forklift to move materials and finished products
• Separate, weigh, label, and move scrap materials
• Maintain accurate packaging and material records
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and safe
• Follow all quality, environmental, and safety procedures

• 2+ years of manufacturing, packaging, warehouse, or material-handling experience required
• Forklift operating experience required; skills test completed during the interview process
• Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic math
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English
• Reliable and consistent attendance
• Strong attention to detail and quality
• Ability to frequently lift 50–75 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, and remain active throughout a 10-hour shift
• Overhead crane experience is a plus
• Ability to work required overtime based on production needs

This is a safety-sensitive manufacturing environment with specific PPE and hygiene requirements.

• Respirator required throughout the entire shift
• Must remain clean-shaven for a proper respirator seal
• Showering at the end of each shift is mandatory
• Work involves lead-based materials
• Periodic blood testing is required
• Must follow all PPE, hygiene, and safety procedures
• Must be comfortable working around industrial equipment and heavy materials

• Monday–Friday
• 4:00 AM – 2:30 PM | 1st Shift
• Approximately 40–60 hours per week
• Overtime required as needed
• Full-time, contract-to-hire opportunity

• Pay increase upon permanent hire
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life insurance
• Production and safety bonus opportunities
• $200 annual Red Wing boot allowance after one year

Openwork has more than 50 years of experience connecting talented professionals with meaningful career opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)