Shipping and Receiving Helper
Role Overview
We are seeking a dependable General Helper to support our fabrication, shipping and receiving, and other shop departments.
This role counts, organizes, prepares, and moves the parts and materials that keep pipe fabrication, modular assembly, and structural steel work on schedule.
The General Helper works inside the shop and outdoors, loads and unloads trucks, delivers materials to workstations, and assists different departments as directed.
Accuracy, safe work habits, and a willingness to take on every part of the job, including cleaning and routine tasks, are essential.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Counting, Sorting & Organizing
- Count, sort, identify, and organize parts, materials, and supplies.
- Verify that items and quantities are correct before they are stored, delivered, or shipped.
- Keep material storage areas orderly so parts are easy to locate.
- Shipping & Receiving
- Check incoming and outgoing items against shipping/receiving lists, packing slips, and material lists.
- Report missing, damaged, or incorrect items, and any count that does not match the paperwork, to a supervisor right away.
- Load and unload trucks and move materials, including pipe and other long materials, safely.
- Material Delivery
- Gather and deliver the correct parts and materials to workers and workstations.
- Confirm part numbers and quantities before delivery.
- Ask the requesting worker or a supervisor when unsure which part is needed rather than guessing.
- Material Preparation
- Clean pipe and other materials, grind, measure, and label as directed.
- Use hand tools, power tools, and measuring tools correctly and safely.
- Equipment Operation & Safety
- Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment once trained and authorized.
- Complete equipment inspection sheets before use, and report any defect found, even if the equipment was reported as working on a previous shift.
- Operate only equipment you have been trained to use, and notify a supervisor if asked to use equipment you are not trained on.
- Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safe lifting and load-handling practices.
- General Support
- Assist different departments as directed, checking with a supervisor when requests compete.
- Perform cleaning and routine housekeeping, inside and outside.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Qualifications & Skills:
- Experience & Skills
- Hands-on experience in fabrication, manufacturing, construction, or shipping/receiving preferred.
- Experience counting and organizing parts or materials and checking them against packing slips or material lists.
- Experience loading and unloading trucks and moving heavy or long materials.
- Familiarity with hand tools, power tools, and measuring tools; cleaning, grinding, or labeling experience a plus.
- Forklift or other material-handling equipment experience, including pipe or long loads, with documented training a strong plus.
- Professional Attributes
- Accurate and detail-oriented with counts, part numbers, and paperwork.
- Asks questions instead of guessing, and owns and corrects mistakes promptly.
- Able to prioritize competing requests and communicate clearly with supervisors and coworkers.
- Treats safety rules as non-negotiable.
- Reliable attendance; reports on time and consistently works the required schedule.
- Physical Requirements & Work Environment:
- Stand and walk for extended periods; bend and kneel regularly.
- Regularly lift up to 50 pounds.
- Wear required PPE at all times in work areas.
- Work both inside the shop and outdoors in yard and loading areas.
- All physical requirements apply with or without reasonable accommodation.
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly pay.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off and company holidays.
- Why Join Us?
- We’re committed to attracting talented individuals who seek a company with a strong foundation of success and an outstanding culture. We proactively provide competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and clear pathways for career advancement with autonomy and flexibility in an entrepreneurial environment.
- Learn more about us at www.kelso-industries.com
- We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Kelso does business.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with hand tools, power tools, and measuring tools; cleaning, grinding, or labeling experience a plus.
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