Helper Pipeyard

TEXAS PIPE AND SUPPLY COMPANY•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pipe Yard Helper supports safe and efficient yard operations at Texas Pipe and Supply Company, a distributor of carbon and stainless pipe, fittings, and flanges. The role assists forklift operators with loading and unloading trucks, moves and organizes pipe and other materials, verifies inventory, and maintains product information using company-issued tablets and the ERP system. It also supports receiving, shipping, product preparation, safe storage, yard housekeeping, and other work-area assignments as needed.

Requirements

Ability to work flexible and/or extended hours and weekends; normal schedule is 50 hours.
Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
Stable work history, preferably in an industrial environment.
Reliable transportation.
Commitment to working safely and following company policies and procedures.
Positive attitude and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Basic computer and tablet skills, with the ability to learn company ERP system functions.
Ability to accurately read product descriptions, tags, heat numbers, quantities, and other identifying information.
Ability to lift and stack objects up to 50 pounds occasionally and frequently exert 10 to 20 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
Ability to stand, walk, kneel, and reach for long periods; work may also include climbing ladders and stairs.
Ability to work in extreme weather conditions, including heat, cold, and rain.
Ability to work safely around heavy equipment, trucks, forklifts, and industrial material.

Nice To Haves

Stable work history in an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

Follow verbal and hand-signal instructions to safely identify and move pipe and other products.
Assist forklift operators with loading and unloading trucks.
Verify product types, heat numbers, quantities, dimensions, and other identifying information.
Validate physical inventory against ERP records, tags, and shipping documentation.
Use company-issued tablets and the ERP system to record or verify inventory information and complete inventory transactions and updates, including movements, locations, and quantities.
Scan barcodes or product identification when applicable.
Report inventory discrepancies, damaged or missing material, incorrect locations, and equipment, material, or safety issues to the appropriate supervisor.
Assist with receiving and shipping activities, including verifying products against orders and documentation.
Maintain accurate product identification and store materials in designated locations.
Keep yard locations organized to support efficient product movement and retrieval.
Install strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent materials from shifting or being damaged during transportation.
Perform painting, stenciling, sandblasting, coating, or other product preparation activities as assigned.
Observe safety precautions and wear appropriate PPE.
Maintain housekeeping in assigned work areas.
Crosstrain on alternate assignments and perform duties in other work areas as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor and/or manager.