Shipping Laborer

Vallourec - North America • Houston, TX

17d • Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping Laborer assists forklift operators with loading and unloading pipe from trucks and storage racks, tallying pipe for outbound loads, and verifying inbound products. The role also includes constructing and repairing pipe storage racks and maintaining roads and yard areas. The Shipping Laborer properly stores tubular products according to API requirements, maintains accurate inventory and movement records, verifies products physically and through computer entries, and supplies materials to workers as needed. Team members may also perform yard maintenance such as painting, cutting and placing dunnage on pipe racks, and picking up trash. This position works in an uncovered pipe yard and requires flexibility to work rotational shifts, weekends, and holidays. The company emphasizes safety, continuous training, accountability, and improvement.

Requirements

• Ability to read and comprehend work instructions written in English.
• Driver’s license.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to gather and analyze information skillfully and develop alternative solutions.
• Ability to work well in group problem-solving situations.
• Ability to use reason when dealing with emotional topics.
• Observe safety and security procedures and report potentially unsafe conditions.
• Determine appropriate actions beyond guidelines when needed.
• Use equipment and materials properly.
• Ability to work rotational shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Willingness to work outdoors in the elements in an uncovered pipe yard.

Nice To Haves

• One year of on-the-job training in an oilfield tubular yard.
• Familiarity with API storage and handling requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist forklift operators in loading and unloading pipe from trucks and storage racks.
• Tally pipe for outbound loads and verify products on inbound loads.
• Properly rack and store tubular products in accordance with API requirements and customer specifications.
• Keep products positioned on storage racks to prevent delays during forklift loading and unloading.
• Maintain housekeeping in the assigned work area.
• Perform daily maintenance checks on tools and equipment used.
• Maintain concise and accurate records of products moved.
• Physically verify products moved, enter tubular movements on a computer, and use inquiries on a portable PC.
• Maintain correct inventory and inventory materials on the work floor.
• Supply workers with materials as needed.
• Construct and repair pipe storage racks and maintain roads.
• Perform yard maintenance as needed, including painting, cutting and placing dunnage on pipe racks, and trash pickup.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability.
• Profit sharing up to 4%.
• 401(k) with a 4.5% company match and no vesting period.
• Paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents, including adoptions.
• 10 paid holidays plus one personal floating holiday.
• Paid vacation time.
• Discretionary performance-based bonus program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Opportunities to work on cutting-edge equipment.
• Growth potential in a stable, essential industry.

What This Job Offers

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