FlexSteel - Shipping & Receiving Associate I

Job DetailsDescriptionThis is a FlexSteel position and is located in Baytown, TX. SummaryFlexSteel (www.flexsteelpipe.com) is an innovative, flexible pipe technology company. The Company comprises a hard-working and dedicated team united by a commitment to Safety, Quality, Human Development, Delivery, Innovation, Productivity, and excellence in all we do. The culture of FlexSteel can be described as energetic and passionate, which is felt daily throughout the Company. FlexSteel embodies teamwork, focusing on hiring top talent and developing its employees.Under the direction of the Materials Supervisor, loads, unloads, and moves materials within or near the plant, yard, or work site by performing the following duties.Essential Functions And ResponsibilitiesTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The individual in this position must use initiative and judgment to arrange job details and achieve predetermined objectives. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.Unload incoming shipments using forklifts, pallet jacks, or hand trucksCheck deliveries for accuracy (quantity, part numbers, condition)Match items to purchase orders, packing slips, and invoicesDocument discrepancies (shortages, overages, damages)Enter receipts into inventory or ERP systemsLabel and route received items to the appropriate departmentsPick, pack, and stage outgoing ordersCreate shipping labels, bills of lading, and other paperworkVerify items against sales or shipping ordersEnsure proper packaging to prevent damage in transitLoad shipments onto trucks or railcars, ensuring secure placementMaintain accurate stock levels through data entryTrack and record movement of materials in and out of the warehouseHelp organize and maintain storage and staging areasAlert supervisors to low stock or inventory discrepanciesUse inventory, WMS, or ERP systemsMaintain shipping and receiving logsProcess returns, RMAs (Return Merchandise Authorizations), and restocksCommunicate with purchasing, sales, and logistics teamsOperate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipmentFollow OSHA and company safety guidelinesReport any equipment malfunctions or safety hazardsKeep shipping and receiving areas clean and hazard-freeLiaise with carriers, drivers, and delivery personnelResolve shipping issues (missed pickups, incorrect deliveries)Coordinate with internal departments on urgent orders or special shipmentsOther duties as assigned.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.NoneEDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, And QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.At least one (1) year of relevant experience in a forward-thinking manufacturing environment is preferred.Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.Must possess the ability to read and understand load Sheets, locations, and differentiate between similar parts.Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.Must have the ability to work effectively with company personnel and customers.Must be insurable by the company’s insurance carrier. Must possess a valid driver’s license.Must have regular attendance on the job.Must be able to operate and certify for an industrial forklift truck or electric hoist up to 55k.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; stand, walk, and sit; talk and hear.Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Regularly lift and move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and move up to 40 pounds.Ability to hear voices or alarms, bells, and other noises.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock.Regularly exposed to wet and humid conditions (outside weather conditions), high, precarious places, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration.Occasionally exposed to the risk of radiation or electrical shock.The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.Disclaimer: FlexSteel USA, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may, and probably will be asked to perform other duties as required. Each employee, regardless of classification, is required to maintain a safe, orderly and clean workplace, using safety precautions and observing safety rules at all times.