Job Descriptions — Warehouse & Transport Team
Life Sciences Biomanufacturing Project — Northeast Houston | September 2026
Reports To | Schedule | Starting Pay* |
Warehouse Manager / Logistics Coordinator | Full-time; port gate hours, 2–4 pulls per week plus support duties | $28–32/hr |
Position Summary
This material management warehouse receives, inspects, stores, kits, and delivers approximately 38,000 process instruments, valves, and components used in the construction and equipment installation of a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in northeast Houston. The CDL-A Driver transports inbound containers from Port of Houston terminals to the warehouse, typically two to four pulls per week. Containers may carry more than $2M in equipment, and the position requires strict adherence to DOT, terminal, and cargo documentation requirements. TWIC application support is provided at hire.
Key Responsibilities
• Execute container pulls from Port of Houston terminals per the approved dock calendar
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections; maintain DOT logs, ELD compliance, and cargo documentation
• Coordinate gate appointments and terminal procedures with the Logistics Coordinator
• Verify seals and container condition; document exceptions before departure
• Support yard moves, chassis management, urgent release runs, and local runs between pulls
Requirements
• Valid Class A CDL with clean MVR and current DOT credentialing
• TWIC card, or ability to obtain (federal background check; UCC covers cost and supports application)
• 1+ year tractor-trailer experience (drayage/intermodal preferred)
• Available for early-morning, staggered, or on-call shifts as coverage scales
Preferred (Not Required)
• Port of Houston terminal experience
• Experience transporting high-value or fragile freight
• Hazmat or tanker endorsements
Physical & Work Environment
Commercial driving; climbing in and out of cab, connecting and disconnecting chassis, extended sitting.
UCC is an equal opportunity and proud second-chance employer. Where noted, offers are contingent on background requirements tied to secure-site access.
*Starting pay shown as a planning range; all roles follow UCC’s progressive wage schedule with level reviews approximately every five pay periods.