Shipping Associate

USA INDUSTRIES LLC•South Houston, TX

About The Position

USA Industries, LLC. is an ISO 9001:2015-certified American manufacturer of products used in piping systems and heat-transfer equipment. The Shipping Associate helps ensure smooth operations by preparing, processing, packaging, and dispatching outgoing shipments accurately, safely, and efficiently. The role involves meeting shipping deadlines, maintaining accuracy and safety in a fast-paced environment, and communicating with customers, drivers, teammates, and other departments. The associate uses common carrier and shipping software, basic computer and ERP tools, measurement equipment, and forklifts. The role also includes maintaining an organized shipping area, helping improve processes, assisting with new-hire training, and providing support in other areas as needed. The position requires schedule flexibility, including weekends, overtime, and scheduled on-call duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Proficient PC skills, including email, scanning and uploading documents, internet use, and Microsoft Office, as well as warehouse management and inventory software.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate with team members, other departments, and customers.
Forklift certification or the ability to obtain certification.
Ability to use measurement and counting tools, including tape measures and weight and count scales.
Ability to multitask and manage multiple tasks and priorities concurrently.
Willingness to work weekends and overtime, with flexibility to accommodate varying schedules.
Availability for scheduled on-call duty and readiness to respond to work-related needs outside regular hours.
Ability to lift, climb, bend, stoop, push, and pull.
Ability to stand and/or walk continuously.
Ability to perform moderate physical effort, including frequent handling of weights averaging 10 to 50 pounds or continuous handling of lighter weights.
Good eye, hand, and foot coordination.
Ability to work in cold, hot, and/or dusty environments with noisy conditions.

Nice To Haves

Additional education, certification, or experience in logistics or a related field is a plus.
One to two or more years of shipping or warehousing experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Embrace and exemplify the company’s core values of Trust, Support, Communication, Collaboration, and Creative Solutions.
Process, package, and prepare shipments using carriers such as UPS, FedEx, and DHL.
Safely operate forklifts to load and unload trucks.
Verify and ship orders and parts accurately and on time, using scales, tape measures, and calipers as needed.
Perform basic PC tasks, including email correspondence, uploading pictures, scanning documents, and navigating ERP software.
Produce, print, and apply labels and shipping documentation accurately according to specific requirements.
Maintain an organized shipping area to support safety and efficient operations.
Communicate effectively with team members and other departments to streamline processes and address issues promptly.
Use UPS and FedEx software to generate labels and shipping documents.
Schedule freight courier pickups to support timely shipment dispatch.
Monitor orders for accuracy.
Assist in other areas and perform additional tasks as required.
Identify shipping-process improvement opportunities and suggest or implement changes to increase efficiency and productivity.
Assist with training new hires on material handling procedures, safety protocols, and company policies.
Maintain a flexible schedule, including weekends and overtime, and be available for on-call duties as needed.
Perform tasks assigned by a manager, supervisor, or company officer, including tasks beyond standard responsibilities.