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Entry Level Container Handler Operator Jobs in Houston, TX

Material Handler

Houston, TX · On-site

$16 - $19.25/hr

Material Handler Houston, TX · Full-time · Entry-level About The Position Meet the Smart Safety ... operators in our Corporate HQ in Kansas City, you'll contribute to our goal to keep everyone safe.

Material Handler, Megafactory

Brookshire, TX · On-site

$15 - $18.25/hr

Assemble crates and containers, and prepare materials for transport by palletizing, wrapping ... Comfortable driving and operating safety sensitive and heavy equipment such as forklifts, tuggers ...

Material Handler

La Porte, TX · On-site

$15.75 - $19/hr

... containers, using steel cutters, crowbar, claw hammer, or other hand tools. - Operates manual or ... using hand-operated crane or hoist, or signals crane or hoisting operators to move load to ...

Material Handler

La Porte, TX · On-site

$15.75 - $19/hr

... containers, using steel cutters, crowbar, claw hammer, or other hand tools. - Operates manual or ... using hand-operated crane or hoist, or signals crane or hoisting operators to move load to ...

FlexSteel - Material Handler - I

Baytown, TX · On-site

$15 - $18/hr

Load trucks or containers safely and efficiently & coordinate with logistics * Inspect and maintain ... Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance ...

FlexSteel - Material Handler - I

Baytown, TX · On-site

$15.25 - $18.50/hr

Load trucks or containers safely and efficiently & coordinate with logistics * Inspect and maintain ... Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance ...

Material Handler

Houston, TX · On-site

$22 - $25/hr

Opens containers. * Secures lifting attachments to materials and conveys load to destination ... Operate floor operated jib and semi-gantry crane. * Operate two and four wheeled hand trucks.

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How much do entry level container handler operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level container handler operator in Houston, TX is $17.39, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $18.61 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Container Handler Operator vs Dock Worker?

AspectEntry Level Container Handler OperatorDock Worker
Required CertificationsForklift and container handling certificationsBasic safety and OSHA training
Work EnvironmentPort terminals, container yards, shipping docksLoading/unloading ships, trucks, and trains at docks
Industry UsageMaritime shipping, logistics companiesShipping, freight, and logistics industries

Both roles operate in port and shipping environments, but the Entry Level Container Handler Operator specifically focuses on operating container handling equipment like forklifts and cranes, requiring specialized certifications. Dock Workers perform manual loading and unloading tasks, often without specialized equipment operation certifications. The roles are complementary but differ mainly in technical skills and responsibilities.

What are the most commonly searched types of Container Handler Operator jobs in Houston, TX? The most popular types of Container Handler Operator jobs in Houston, TX are:
Infographic showing various Entry Level Container Handler Operator job openings in Houston, TX as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, and 5% Nights. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $36,180 per year, or $17.4 per hour.

$16 - $19.25/hr

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Job description

Material Handler

Houston, TX · Full-time · Entry-level

About The Position

Meet the Smart Safety Company

At Safe Fleet our name says it all. We make fleet vehicles – and everyone in and around them – safer. Our fleet safety platform brings together best-in-class products, ground-breaking technology, and a 100-year history of fleet know-how and innovation to solve the world's biggest fleet safety problems.

Our core value is safety. Without safety first, efficiency and productivity are not possible. This is true for our products, our culture, and our relationship with our community. Our vision is to reduce preventable deaths and injuries in and around fleet vehicles with a goal of ZERO accidents.

We are re-defining what safety means for fleets of every type – from school buses to waste collection trucks, firefighting to utility vehicles, police cruisers to delivery vans.

Whether you work in our Charlotte plant to build life-saving stop arms for school buses, or design advanced camera vision products in our Vancouver office, forge valves and high-quality nozzles to fight fires, or dream up new ways to protect fleet operators in our Corporate HQ in Kansas City, you'll contribute to our goal to keep everyone safe.

We are a fast-growing manufacturing, service, and technology company with over 1700 employees in over 15 locations across Canada and the US. We're looking for motivated self-starters with innovative thinking to join our team and help us achieve our growth and performance goals. Sound like you?

Compensation is base salary. We also offer Paid Time Off, Health & Dental Benefits Package, Life Insurance & 401K Savings Plan).

Responsibilities
  • Receive incoming material and verify for accuracy
  • Pick, pack and process shipments
  • Assemble, count, weigh or measure items and complete appropriate paperwork
  • Palletize, stack, place and arrange items in storage locations with consideration of their size, shape, weight, quantity, type, stock number and other storage factors
  • Process material and inventory transfers
  • Kit 'work orders' for assembly/production
  • Assist the teams with preparation for conducting physical inventory / cycle counts while conducting daily cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory records
  • Assist with production when needed

At Safe Fleet, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Our core values of integrity, innovation, teamwork, customer focus, and safety guide our efforts to provide a workplace where all employees can thrive and reach their full potential.

Requirements
  • Previous experience in a warehouse environment
  • Familiarity with UPS and FedEx shipping systems
  • Forklift certified
  • Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
  • Ability to handle high volume of work
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office, primarily Word and Excel
  • Experience with LTL and import/export regulations will be a plus
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work well within a team environment