Helper Pipeyard

TEXAS PIPE AND SUPPLY COMPANY•Houston, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pipe Yard Helper supports safe and efficient yard operations. The role assists forklift operators with loading and unloading trucks; moves, organizes, and identifies pipe and other materials; verifies inventory; and uses tablets and the company ERP system to record or confirm product information. The position also assists with shipping, receiving, product preparation, material handling, and maintaining safe, organized work areas. This is an entry-level, full-time position in Houston, Texas. The normal schedule is 50 hours, with a second shift and the ability to work flexible or extended hours and weekends. The work takes place outdoors and around industrial materials and equipment, including in extreme weather conditions.

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, and 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 safely work 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 type, heat numbers, quantities, dimensions, and other identifying information.
Compare physical materials against ERP records, tags, and shipping documents to validate inventory.
Use company-issued tablets to access the ERP system and record or verify inventory information.
Complete inventory transactions and updates, including product movements, locations, and quantities.
Scan barcodes or product identification when applicable.
Report inventory discrepancies, damaged material, missing product, or incorrect locations 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.
Maintain organized yard locations 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 assigned product preparation activities.
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.
Report equipment, material, inventory, or safety issues to the appropriate supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor and/or manager.