Warehouse Operator (1'st Shift)

Job Title: Warehouse Operator

Job #: 2026-18319

Location: Houston, TX

Industry: Manufacturing (Paint, Coatings, Chemicals)

Schedule: 7:00am to 3:30pm

Interviews: Hiring Manager will conduct interviews between the hours of 9:00am and 11:00am Monday thru Friday

Salary: $17.00 Hourly

Background: Must be able to pass a Background Check & Drug Test (No Exceptions)

Education: High School Diploma required

Ideal Candidate: Ideal candidate will have at least 1 year experience in Warehouse environment, 1 year Forklift Driving experience is preferred, but not required, must be punctual and highly dependable.

https://www.axalta.com/corporate/en_US.html (Company Website Link)

Overview:

At Axalta, the strength of our company lies in our people, and our legacy is built on more than 150 years in the coatings industry. With over 12,000 employees globally and $4.5B annual revenue, singular focus on providing brilliant coatings sets us apart. Axalta Coating Systems is the only leading global coatings company dedicated solely to the development, manufacture and sale of liquid and powder coatings. We serve customers in the automotive, transportation, general industrial and architectural and decorative sectors. Our innovative products and services include paint, color matching tools, application technologies and customer training and business management systems.

Position Description:

Receives, stores, and distributes products within establishment by performing the following duties. This work is done under moderate to strong supervision.

Responsibilities:

·       Reads order to determine items to be moved, gathered and distributed.

·       Assist in training of trainees and temporaries on how to perform all their duties safely.

·       Performs operator maintenance as necessary.

·       Prepare and match appropriate records and/or documents.

·       Assists in accounting for all materials received accurately with proper documentation (packing slips, return authorizations, MSDS)

·       Assist/perform the duty of filling outbound shipments accurately again with proper documentation (stenciling, staging).

·       Maintain upkeep on warehouse equipment.

·       Conveys material and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas.

·       Sorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size or product code.

·       Marks products with identifying information.

·       Backfills for Warehouse Lead (s) responsible for the overall direction, coordination, staffing and evaluation of the shipping warehouse department, working closely with the Shipping Coordinator as well as other work functions. Other duties could include cycle counting, computer entry of records, coordination of dispositions, and assisting in coordination of yearly physical inventory.

Qualifications:
Incumbent must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily and in a safe and manner. The items listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and experience required.

·       High School Diploma

·       Ability to handle material handling equipment

·       1 year Forklift Driving experience

·       1 year experience in a Warehouse or Distribution environment

Our Company:

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.  

 

Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.

Axalta may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support certain aspects of the recruitment and selection process. These tools may be used to help manage applications, identify job-related qualifications, and assist recruiter review. All hiring decisions involve human oversight and review.

Recruitment Fraud Alert: We take candidate safety seriously. If you believe you’ve encountered a fraudulent job posting claiming to represent our company, please include a link or screenshot and report it to TA-Support-Center@axalta.com.

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