Part-Time Warehouse Specialist Job at Hercules Inc in Houston

EMPLOYER SUMMARY

At Hercules, Inc., our customer‑centric approach, and obsessive desire to develop creative solutions has allowed us to develop four highly refined solution engines to help our customers prosper – manufacturing, sourcing, warehousing, and fulfillment.

JOB SUMMARY

The Warehouse Specialist will work in the Houston, TX facility assisting with the warehouse operations, including execution of the shipping/receiving, inventory activities, and building pallets.

This is a part‑time position that will generally work a schedule of Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 12:00 noon, but some flexibility in start/end times and additional availability may be required.

Hourly pay is up to $18/hour, depending on experience.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Physically receive truck shipments from various carriers, including verification of received goods to purchase orders for accuracy
• Stage shipments for pick‑up, including pallet arrangement, wrapping, weighing, etc.
• Prepare pick tickets, labels, or other shipping documents
• Load/unload trucks of goods using forklift, pallet jack or other equipment
• Store and retrieve goods from warehouse inventory location, using forklift or pallet jack
• Assist with determining proper storage methods and location of goods within warehouse
• Assemble or customize goods to unique customer specification
• Assist with maintaining inventory records and reports
• Conduct cycle counts on recurring basis, including investigating discrepancies
• Label items in inventory appropriately
• Assist with quality inspection of incoming products to customer specification
• Assist with maintaining adequate supply of warehouse materials
• Assist with facilities maintenance as needed
• Routine forklift inspection and reports
• Other duties as assigned by the Warehouse Operations Manager

REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) required
• Experience in a warehouse/inventory or shipping/receiving role preferred
• Ability to complete Forklift certification program required
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred in Houston location
• Computer experience preferred
• Knowledge of general OSHA and safety standards
• Competencies utilized: active listening, decision making, service orientation, problem solving, time management, attention to detail
• Applicants chosen for employment will be required to submit to a criminal background check and drug screening

OTHER

• In‑person presence is required
• This position requires frequent repetitive motions such as bending, pushing, pulling, standing, walking, and using both hands
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. routinely
• Ability to operate a forklift frequently
• Ability to load/unload trucks using pallet jack
• Constant exposure to plant temperature (high and low) and environment that is not climate‑controlled
• Compliance with all company, government, and customer guidelines for personal and customer safety protections