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Material Handler Lead

Requisition ID:  14281
Location: 

Houston, TX, US, 77066

Pay Type:  Hourly

Company Overview

COMPANY OVERVIEW
Amrize is building North America. From bridges and railways to data centers, schools, offices and homes, our solutions are inside the buildings and infrastructure that connect people and advance how we live. And we invite you to come and build with us.

As the partner of choice for professional builders, we offer advanced branded solutions from foundation to rooftop. Wherever our customers are, whatever their job, we’re ready to deliver. Our 19,000 colleagues work across 1,000 sites supported by an unparalleled distribution network. Infrastructure, commercial and residential, new build, repair and refurbishment: We’re in every construction market.

Amrize listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the SIX Swiss Exchange on June 23, 2025, following our spinoff as an independent company. Join us and build your ambition. 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Material Handler Lead is responsible for planning, organizing, and monitoring the company’s shipping and receiving functions as well as for the storage and distribution of all items received. The manager will be responsible for providing logistical support for warehouse functions through ensuring that shipping and receiving procedures are followed and that positive relations are managed with a diverse group of customers, vendors and internal contacts within the organization.

 

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

  • Contacting freight carriers to arrange for the pick-up of goods
  • Accurately preparing Bill of Lading (BOL) paperwork for all shipments
  • Loading and unloading of all outbound and inbound shipments
  • Unpacks, examining and storing incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages, and corresponds with shipper to rectify damages and shortages
  • Checking inbound and outbound shipment for accuracy against BOL and damage. Reports defective materials or questionable conditions.
  • Safe picking, packing, palletizing and staging of products according to pick list documentation. Takes picture of all orders according to pick list documentation
  • Maintains inventory of shipping materials and supplies used in the department
  • Facilitates stock transfers of product between 5 other production/warehouse locations
  • Conducts weekly and monthly cycle counts for the facility ensuring all QA documents and COC are created, and in order, for shipping of aerospace products
  • Communicates with Customer Service team and plant management on any shipping delays or product shortages
  • Performs functions necessary to track on-hand inventory for all materials (raws, packaging, etc), goods received and shipped
  • Maintains clean and safe work area and equipment and follows all prescribed safety regulations
  • Operates forklift, electric pallet jack or hand truck to convey, move or hoist materials and products to proper, and safe, storage locations, departments or areas in the plant
  • Operates stretch wrappers and banders for securing and palletizing goods for shipment
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Point of contact for procurement to include daily and weekly counts of packaging and raw materials
  • Get RCRA Training
  • Get Trained in Hazmat Shipping

 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

  • Minimum of a high school education or equivalent
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience with freight forwarders for organizing and scheduling international shipments
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience with DOT and IATA regulations for hazardous shipments
  • Minimum of 2 years of factory-related shipping and receiving experience
  • Licensed forklift truck operator

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

  • Organizational Skills
  • Shows Initiative
  • Thoroughness with all duties
  • Able to effectively perform time management
  • Basic math skills
  • Basic computer skills – Microsoft Outlook (email), Excel and Word
  • Able to lift 70 pounds repeatedly
  • Must be able to bend/stoop approximately 40% of the time

 

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • A manufacturing area with limited heat or air conditioning. Conditions may be cold or extremely hot and humid.
  • Exposure to the hazards of moving equipment, high voltage, and moving mechanical parts that require use of Personal Protective Safety Equipment (PPE’s) including steel toed shoes, arm sleeves and safety goggles. Exposure to fumes and/or airborne particles.

 

BUILDING INCLUSIVE WORKSPACES
At Amrize, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. We're seeking builders, creative thinkers and innovators. Come put your expertise to work while developing the knowledge and skills to drive your career forward. With us you’ll have the chance to build your ambition!   

Amrize North America Inc. takes pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Amrize North America Inc, and its respective subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need.  Amrize Canada Inc. is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email recruiting-accommodations@amrize.com. This email address should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals. In Ontario, our organization/business is committed to fulfilling our requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Under the Act, accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.


Nearest Major Market: Houston

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