Material Handler Jobs in Texas
Material Handler jobs in Texas are in strong demand, with active hiring concentrated in warehousing and distribution, manufacturing, and petrochemical and logistics operations at every level from entry-level stockers through senior forklift and inventory specialists. Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and San Antonio are the primary hiring centers, where large employers like Amazon, H-E-B, and ExxonMobil maintain significant warehouse and distribution footprints across the state. The most consistently requested specialties in Texas listings include forklift operation, hazardous materials handling, and high-volume order fulfillment. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
ABC Supply, the nation’s largest distributor of exterior and interior building products, is seeking a motivated Warehouse Material Handler/Inventory associate to join its team. In this role, you will receive materials, pull orders for walk-in customers, operate forklifts, and load products onto delivery trucks.
ABC Supply is proud to be an employee-first company. In fact, we have won the Gallup Great Workplace Award every year since its inception in 2007, and Glassdoor has named us one of the best places to work in the country. Be part of a company that recognizes your talents, rewards your efforts, and helps you reach your full potential. At ABC Supply, we have YOUR future covered.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Specific duties may include:
- Maintaining a clean and efficient warehouse
- Responding to calls from the sales floor in a timely and professional manner
- Completing pick ticket orders
- Unloading/receiving all OTR deliveries
- Pulling and staging orders for each company delivery truck
- Performing rotating loading or unloading duties as assigned on a daily basis
- Providing excellent customer service
- Double checking all loads for accuracy and ensuring that they are thoroughly secured for delivery
- Operating forklifts safely and responsibly
- Treating all customers and coworkers in a helpful and professional manner
- Responsibilities may include assisting with delivery of materials to customers or jobsites and delivery functions including unloading and staging of product at jobsites as assigned
- Performing all duties safely
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Specific qualifications include:
- 1-2 years' experience in purchasing and inventory control is preferred
- Cycle counting product experience
- Solid organizational skills and attention to detail
- Previous warehouse and forklift experience is preferred
- Ability to lift 75-100 pounds consistently
- Building material experience is a plus
- Positive attitude and team player
- Basic computer skills
BENEFITS
Benefits may include:
- Health, dental, and vision coverage - eligible after 60 days, low out of pocket
- 401(k) with generous company match - eligible after 60 days, immediately vested
- Employer paid employee assistance program
- Employer paid short term and long term disability
- Employer paid life insurance
- Flex spending
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick days
- Paid holidays
Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace
ABC Supply values diversity and we actively encourage women, minorities, and veterans to apply.
INTRODUCTION
ABC Supply, the nation’s largest distributor of exterior and interior building products, is seeking a motivated Warehouse Material Handler/Inventory associate to join its team. In this role, you will receive materials, pull orders for walk-in customers, operate forklifts, and load products onto delivery trucks.
ABC Supply is proud to be an employee-first company. In fact, we have won the Gallup Great Workplace Award every year since its inception in 2007, and Glassdoor has named us one of the best places to work in the country. Be part of a company that recognizes your talents, rewards your efforts, and helps you reach your full potential. At ABC Supply, we have YOUR future covered.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Specific duties may include:
- Maintaining a clean and efficient warehouse
- Responding to calls from the sales floor in a timely and professional manner
- Completing pick ticket orders
- Unloading/receiving all OTR deliveries
- Pulling and staging orders for each company delivery truck
- Performing rotating loading or unloading duties as assigned on a daily basis
- Providing excellent customer service
- Double checking all loads for accuracy and ensuring that they are thoroughly secured for delivery
- Operating forklifts safely and responsibly
- Treating all customers and coworkers in a helpful and professional manner
- Responsibilities may include assisting with delivery of materials to customers or jobsites and delivery functions including unloading and staging of product at jobsites as assigned
- Performing all duties safely
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Specific qualifications include:
- 1-2 years' experience in purchasing and inventory control is preferred
- Cycle counting product experience
- Solid organizational skills and attention to detail
- Previous warehouse and forklift experience is preferred
- Ability to lift 75-100 pounds consistently
- Building material experience is a plus
- Positive attitude and team player
- Basic computer skills
BENEFITS
Benefits may include:
- Health, dental, and vision coverage - eligible after 60 days, low out of pocket
- 401(k) with generous company match - eligible after 60 days, immediately vested
- Employer paid employee assistance program
- Employer paid short term and long term disability
- Employer paid life insurance
- Flex spending
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick days
- Paid holidays
Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace
ABC Supply values diversity and we actively encourage women, minorities, and veterans to apply.
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Material Handler Job Market in Texas
A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Walmart4
- ABC Supply Co.3
- Dal-Tile3
- Mohawk Industries3
- Celestica2
Top Industries Hiring
- Fashion & Apparel6
- Retail5
- Electronics & Hardware4
- Chemicals & Materials3
- Consulting & Professional Services3
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in material handler jobs across Texas.
- Forklift operator certification from a Texas-based or OSHA-compliant training provider required
- High school diploma or GED equivalent accepted by most Texas employers
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout a full shift
- Prior experience in a warehouse, distribution center, or manufacturing environment preferred
- Familiarity with inventory management systems or warehouse management software
- Reliable transportation to reach distribution centers or industrial sites outside city centers
Material Handler Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a material handler in Texas?
Most material handler roles in Texas do not require a state-issued license, but employers consistently expect forklift certification completed through an OSHA-compliant program, which many Texas employers provide on-site during onboarding. A high school diploma or GED is the standard education baseline. Candidates who have completed a logistics, supply chain, or warehouse operations course through a Texas community college or workforce development program tend to move through the hiring process faster.
Which companies hire material handlers in Texas?
Employers hiring material handlers in Texas right now include Walmart, ABC Supply Co., and Dal-Tile, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's dense network of distribution centers along the I-35 corridor and Gulf Coast industrial zones keeps hiring volume consistently high across both large national operators and regional Texas-based employers.
Which Texas cities have the most material handler jobs?
Sunnyvale, Austin, and Robinson have the most material handler openings in Texas. Houston leads due to its concentration of petrochemical, port, and logistics operations, Dallas-Fort Worth draws volume from its role as a national distribution hub with a high density of major fulfillment centers, and San Antonio benefits from growing manufacturing and retail supply chain activity anchored by employers with large regional footprints there.
Are there remote material handler jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. Material handling is inherently a physical, on-site role requiring direct contact with inventory, equipment, and warehouse infrastructure. About 0% of material handler openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those postings typically involve inventory coordination, logistics scheduling, or supplier communication rather than hands-on floor work.
How can I get hired as a material handler in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to distribution centers and fulfillment operations that run structured onboarding programs, since large Texas employers in Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth regularly hire candidates without prior warehouse experience and provide forklift certification during training. Lateral moves from retail stocking, grocery backroom, or moving and delivery roles are commonly accepted as equivalent experience. Completing a warehouse operations course through a Texas Workforce Commission-partnered community college strengthens any application.
Where can I find and apply to material handler jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to material handler jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio, and other Texas markets. Search the listings to see roles that match your experience level and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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