Warehouse & Logistics Associate (Bilingual - English/Spanish)

Warehouse & Logistics Associate (Bilingual - English/Spanish)
Location: Adkins, TX 78101
Job Type: Full-Time - On-Site (W-2 Hourly)
Schedule: Monday - Thursday | 7:00 AM - 5:45 PM (45-minute lunch)
Pay: $18.50 per hour
Reports to: Warehouse Coordinator
About Top Metal Solutions
Top Metal Solutions LLC specializes in high-quality metal fabrication, including racks, structural components, CNC cutting, welding, and coating services. Based in Adkins, Texas, we are growing rapidly and take pride in building a strong team to support our manufacturing operations.
Position Summary
We are seeking a reliable and bilingual Warehouse & Logistics Associate to support our Warehouse Coordinator in maintaining an organized, efficient, and safe warehouse operation. This role combines hands-on forklift operation with inventory management, material handling, warehouse organization, and occasional delivery support. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, detail-oriented, and eager to grow within the company, with potential advancement opportunities into a Warehouse Coordinator role.
Key Responsibilities

• Assist in receiving, organizing, and storing materials, tools, and consumables.
• Safely operate forklifts ranging from 6,000 to 35,000 lbs (LP and diesel) to move, load, unload, and organize materials.
• Separate materials by work order and ensure proper identification, staging, and placement.
• Support inventory control by conducting cycle counts, maintaining minimum and maximum stock levels, and updating inventory records.
• Track and assist with the return and follow-up of borrowed tools and equipment.
• Prepare shipments and coordinate with logistics providers as needed.
• Operate company vehicles, including Ford F-250 trucks and 18-foot trailers, for occasional deliveries, pickups, and transportation of materials.
• Safely load, secure, transport, and unload materials during delivery routes.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and safety throughout the warehouse and yard areas.
• Follow OSHA and company safety standards at all times.
• Assist with additional warehouse and logistics tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Authorization to work in the United States (valid work permit or legal work status required).
• Valid Texas Driver's License with a clean driving record required.
• Experience in warehouse operations and material handling.
• Proven experience operating forklifts in a warehouse, manufacturing, or industrial environment.
• Valid forklift operator certification preferred (company training available for the right candidate).
• Experience driving Ford F-250 trucks and towing 18-foot trailers preferred.
• Ability to safely operate pickup trucks and trailers for occasional deliveries.
• Experience securing loads and transporting materials safely preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong work ethic and safety-focused mindset.

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 70 lbs without assistance.
• Stand, walk, bend, and operate equipment for extended periods.
• Climb on and off forklifts, trucks, and trailers as needed.
• Work outdoors or in environments with heat, dust, and noise.
• Consistent use of PPE as required by OSHA standards.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Pay: $18.50 per hour (W-2 employment).
• Stable, full-time employment.
• Three-day weekend every week.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement within the company, including potential progression into a Warehouse Coordinator role.

Why Join Us
This is your opportunity to join a growing company where safety, organization, teamwork, and professional development are priorities. We offer competitive pay, strong values, and a workplace that recognizes dedication, initiative, and potential.