Shipping Operator

American Agency • Crosby, TX

22d • $19 - $26

About The Position

The Shipping Operator I prepares pipe for shipment and makes final repairs prior to shipment.

Requirements

• Must be physically able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Must be able to read, write, and interpret simple documents and instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Must be able to effectively present information in one-on-one, small group situations to employees, and members of leadership.
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Must be able to compute ratio and percent and to interpret bar graphs.
• Must be able to read and interpret linear and circumference measurements using tape measures and calipers.
• Must be able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Must be able to read, interpret, and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Must be able to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Must be able to read, write and effectively communicate in English.
• Must have the willingness to rotate to different positions as requested by manager or team leader.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as forklift driver.

Responsibilities

• Follows all safety policies and initiates safety improvements.
• Consults with team leader or shipping list to determine which pipe is required for shipping preparation.
• Reads, understands, and interprets specifications for pipe finishing and for bracing pipe in preparation for shipping.
• Operates industrial powered equipment to move material and pipe to required locations.
• Provides service to all areas associated with the movement of pipe and pipe related components.
• Moves support devices as needed in storage yard to safely support pipe at required location.
• Collects pipe from various work areas, delivers to storage location, or moves pipe from storage location to work area as required.
• Loads outgoing trucks and railcars and ensures load is properly secured to ride safely and without damage.
• Inventories materials in yard or other storage areas, and supplies shipping with materials as needed including cycle count and auditing.
• Lubricates truck, recharges batteries, fills fuel tank, or performs other light maintenance as required; contacts maintenance department or supervisor if other repairs or maintenance are needed.
• Performs pipe repairs according to procedure.
• Prepares bunks according to drawings.
• Mentors and trains lesser experienced equipment operators as directed by supervision.
• Maintains daily production log; submits log on daily basis.
• Assists drivers to position components/pipes properly.
• Completes daily inspections and submits.
• Measures wood pieces for stulling or bracing pipe; selects proper wood pieces, cuts and shapes as required for proper fit in pipe and install.
• Places bracings in completed pipe according to shipping specifications.
• Places end caps on pipe.
• Positions bunks on to trucks or rail cars.
• Bands individual pipes and pipe groupings to rail car.
• Performs other tasks as instructed by management.

Benefits

• Medical (PPO or HDHP options including Prescription benefits, Teledoc, and Employee Assistance Program)
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• Company Paid benefits of Basic Life
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability Policies

What This Job Offers

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