Material Handler

Warehouse Associate (Metal Processing) $18/hr + Overtime Opportunities

Pay: $18.00 / hour (Paid Weekly + Overtime Potential)

Schedule: Monday Friday (Flexible 1st Shift: 7:30 AM 4:30 PM or 8:30 AM 5:30 PM | Rotating Saturdays)

Job Type: Full-Time

Are you an active, detail-oriented worker looking for more than just a typical box-moving warehouse job? Openwork is partnering with a leading regional metal distributor to find a dedicated Warehouse Associate to join their team. This facility is currently located in north Austin with plans to move to south Austin.

In this role, youll do hands-on, high-precision workpulling raw metals and operating specialized industrial machinery to process custom cut-to-size orders. If you take pride in accuracy, craftsmanship, and being part of a strong team, this is a fantastic career move with paid training included!

Why Youll Love This Role:

• Competitive Compensation: $18.00/hour starting rate with lucrative overtime opportunities

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options available

• Paid Hands-On Training: Learn to operate specialized metal-processing machinery on the job

What Youll Be Doing:

• Order Processing: Accurately pulling raw metal stock (steel, aluminum, stainless, brass, and copper) using sales pick tickets

• Quality Assurance: Measuring cuts to verify exact industrial tolerances and double-checking piece counts against order sheets

• Inbound & Outbound Logistics: Unloading freight, checking for damage, stocking racks, and securely packaging orders for transit

• Customer & Field Support: Assisting will-call customers with loading as needed

What Were Looking For:

• 12 years of experience in a warehouse, metal service center, manufacturing, or construction setting preferred (experience with industrial saws is a major plus!)

• High proficiency in reading tape measures accurately down to fractions of an inch and performing basic cutting math

• Physical ability to regularly lift/move up to 50 lbs and manage heavier materials using team lifts or equipment

• Friendly, professional customer service skills for client interactions

• Willingness to submit to a background check and drug screening

Ready to Cut Out Your New Career Path?

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About Openwork:

With over 50 years of experience, Openwork is a talent-first staffing company dedicated to simplifying job searches and matching top talent with leading companies. Our family includes Rock Staffing (GA), QS Nurses (KS), and Aerospace Solutions (CA).

Openwork is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).