Material Handler

Date: Jul 20, 2026

Location: Houston, TX, US, 77086

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Company: Gates Corporation

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.

Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.

Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?

What to Expect

As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward thinking, open-minded and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. Located in our Houston, TX plant, you will be a Material Handler.

As a Material Handler you will be responsible for for operating a forklift to move, locate, relocate, and stack merchandise. Material handler unloads, loads, stages inventory in designated locations, and will be staging materials needed for production orders. Accountable for safe and efficient operation of the vehicle and may be required to perform general warehouse duties.

Key Responsibilities (to name a few)

Proper placement of received inventory in the designated locations of distribution area.

Accurately read, write and follow a production ticket - staging this product in designated areas by each order assingment- maintains inventory in production areas based on daily reports/activities and production tickets.

Provides assistance with daily/weekly/monthly cycle counts and ensures accuracy of all reporting documents related to inventory.

Provides assistance to the QA/QC teams on API 7K product being received.

Other dutites as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

About You

Communication skills: verbal, written, listening and understanding

Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

Strong team player; proactively able to step in to support other team members as needed and share knowledge to allow cross training of all functions, builds collaborative relationships.

Ability to work calmly under pressure

Punctuality and reliability

Must be able to read, write and comprehend written instructions and numbering

Must be able to compute routine arithmetic calculations

Must be capable of verbally communicating instructions in a quick and accurate manner

Must have ability to work well with others

Must maintain open communication with supervisors

WHY GATES?

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.

The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate to loud. Temperatures can vary depending on weather conditions and can be extreme. Gates is managed in accordance with OSHAS requirements and requires all employees to wear steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and a hard hat.

Nearest Major Market: Houston