Lead Warehouse Material Handler, 2nd Shift

Job overview

The Lead Warehouse Material Handler, 2nd Shift role is onsite in Houston, TX, with pay of $24–$27 per hour. The Houston warehouse is a major part of Service Metal's nationwide distribution network and supports a busy pipe, valves, and fittings market.

What you'll do

• Receive, ship, and inventory metal pipe fittings, valves, and flanges using RF scanners and powered industrial trucks
• set standards through example, coaching, and accountability
• train and coach handlers on processes, product flow, and work instructions
• support onboarding
• provide real-time feedback and escalate performance concerns
• support cycle counts and discrepancy resolution
• maintain safe, organized, and well-maintained equipment and work areas.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead warehouse material handler

2nd shift

houston tx

service metal

warehouse operations

material handling

rf scanners

forklift

inventory control

team coaching

monday–thursday

$24–$27/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Company-paid health, dental, life, and disability insurance after 90 days
• HRA reimbursement of medical deductibles
• 401(k) with 3.5% company match and profit-sharing after one year
• weekly PTO accrual, paid holidays, and parental leave.

Why this role

Second shift runs Monday through Thursday, 2:30 p.m.–1:00 a.m., with 10-hour days and a three-day weekend. The posting seeks 2+ years of relevant warehouse experience in a lead or senior role and forklift certification; train-the-trainer experience is a plus.

About the employer

Service Metal is hiring for this role. Industry: Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers. Sector: 42.