Shipping and Receiving Helper

Kelso Industries • Duncan, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The General Helper supports fabrication, shipping and receiving, and other shop departments by counting, organizing, preparing, and moving parts and materials used in pipe fabrication, modular assembly, and structural steel work. The position works inside the shop and outdoors, loads and unloads trucks, delivers materials to workstations, and assists departments as directed. Accuracy, safe work habits, and willingness to perform all aspects of the job, including cleaning and routine tasks, are essential.

The role includes checking incoming and outgoing items against shipping and material documentation, reporting discrepancies, preparing materials, and operating material-handling equipment only after training and authorization. The General Helper follows required PPE and safe lifting practices and communicates with supervisors when uncertain about a request or when priorities conflict.

The position is located in Duncan, South Carolina, and is full-time. Kelso Industries describes opportunities for skill development and career advancement, a supportive company culture, meaningful work, and competitive compensation and benefits.

Requirements

• 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.
• Accurate and detail-oriented when handling counts, part numbers, and paperwork.
• Ask questions instead of guessing and take ownership of correcting mistakes promptly.
• Able to prioritize competing requests and communicate clearly with supervisors and coworkers.
• Treat safety rules as non-negotiable.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality; consistently work the required schedule.
• Able to stand and walk for extended periods and bend and kneel regularly.
• Regularly lift up to 50 pounds.
• Wear required PPE at all times in work areas.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience in fabrication, manufacturing, construction, or shipping/receiving.
• Familiarity with hand tools, power tools, and measuring tools.
• Experience cleaning, grinding, or labeling materials.
• Forklift or other material-handling equipment experience, including handling pipe or long loads; documented training is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Count, sort, identify, and organize parts, materials, and supplies.
• Verify items and quantities before they are stored, delivered, or shipped, and keep storage areas orderly.
• Check incoming and outgoing items against shipping/receiving lists, packing slips, and material lists.
• Promptly report missing, damaged, or incorrect items and discrepancies between counts and paperwork to a supervisor.
• Load and unload trucks and safely move materials, including pipe and other long materials.
• Gather and deliver correct parts and materials to workers and workstations, confirming part numbers and quantities; ask for clarification rather than guessing.
• Clean, grind, measure, and label pipe and other materials as directed.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and measuring tools correctly and safely.
• Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment only after training and authorization.
• Complete equipment inspection sheets before use and report any defects.
• Wear required PPE and follow safe lifting and load-handling practices.
• Assist different departments as directed and check with a supervisor when requests compete.
• Perform cleaning and routine housekeeping indoors and outdoors.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Company holidays.
• Growth and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed