Material Handler I (2nd Shift) / Houston

Job Title:
Material Handler I  

Job Summary   HMH has an opening for a Material Handler I position in Houston, TX. As a leader in the oilfield services industry, HMH offers opportunities for qualified people who want to grow in our high performance organization. Our leading technologies and our ability to apply them safely and effectively create value for our customers and our shareholders.   The Material Handler I position coordinates and expedites the flow of materials (from suppliers and also within departments) according to production schedules. The positions plans and schedules material/production needs and requires specialized level of advanced office and technical skills typically gained through a combination of training and considerable on-the-job experience to perform a range of tasks.  Requires a good understanding of how related teams coordinate their efforts and resources needed to achieve objectives. Allocates work and provides subject matter guidance to other team members coordinating and checking the work of others but not as a supervisor. Exercises judgment, based on previous experience, practices and precedents, to identify and solve unique problems.  

Job Responsibilities

• Operates forklift to ensure movement and/or packaging of materials within the facility.
• Records/scans/keys work orders to ensure that materials can be properly tracked during the production process.
• May perform additional production/warehousing duties as assigned.
• Requires broad knowledge in problem recognition and specialized technical skills to develop solutions to a wide variety of work assignments           
• Requires personal initiative and occasional ingenuity, planning or organizing of work       
• Ability to read, comprehend and interpret routine instructions correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to apply basic written communication skills.
• Ability to apply basic PC, office or technical knowledge and skills, acquired through prior training and/or experience.
• Intermediate analytical and problem solving skills    
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations   
• Sets up, monitors and operates various pieces of equipment associated with the manufacturing facility requirements and may operate multiple machines simultaneously  
• Good mechanical aptitude, including experience in use of general hand tools and precision measuring equipment      
• Perform quality assurance activities as required by manufacturing/engineering specifications and ISO requirements
• Assist with third party audits with supporting documentation to adhere to API standards.
• Perform material movement transactions in ERP system as required
• Knowledge of plant lay out including location of finished products and raw materials.
• Skilled in basic equipment operation and maintenance.
• Ability to maintain forklift certification.
• Ability to follow simplified or highly patterned processes.
• Job-related interaction generally limited to peers and supervisor however, office workers may be assigned to answer phones or greet visitors and may have limited interaction with external customers or vendors
• Takes initiative to learn new skills.
• Perform work in compliance with all safety, environmental, and quality expectations while supporting a production schedule
• The employee must regularly lift, push, pull and/or move up to 30 lbs and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to apply basic written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic math and basic PC skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, work orders and drawings.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to work, focus and thrive in a very fast paced and noisy work environment.
• Ability to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift and other material moving equipment.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance and performance to meet production and business needs.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized working environment.
• Demonstrate unwavering commitment to HMH Values, Compliance, Integrity and HSSE.
• Performs additional related duties as assigned

Qualifications Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent.

Desired Characteristics

• Certified to operate a forklift.
• 3+ years of related material handling or warehouse experience.
• 3+ years of inventory experience.
• Experience with Oracle and SAP.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in the English language.
• High attention to detail, accuracy with numbers.
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency while maintaining accuracy and order.
• Able to work extended hours and weekends.
• Experience and expertise in multiple areas of warehouse operations including, but not limited to, receiving, stocking, expediting, kitting and cycle counting.
• Experience in minimum of two of the following, receiving stocking, picking, packing shipping, cycle counting.
• Demonstrated willingness to complete all tasks to support material handling, warehouse and business objectives.

Additional Information

• The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Required to use personal protective equipment. Most working areas are covered and inside but are not air-conditioned. Ceiling fans and heaters are used as needed.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis, now or in the future, without employer sponsorship for employment visa status
• No relocation assistance
• 3:00PM - 11:30 PM Monday through Friday (with overtime as required – shift will begin earlier than 3:00AM and/or end later than 11:30PM), some Weekends from 4:00AM – 12:30PM.

Location Houston, TX (JFK