Warehouse / Shipping Associate

Horsburgh & Scott Company•Houston, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Franklin Gear & Machine is seeking a dependable, organized, hands-on Warehouse & Shipping Associate to support warehouse, shipping, receiving, inventory control, and material handling operations at its Houston, Texas facility. This is an active warehouse role, not solely a shipping clerk position. The associate handles industrial components and prepares heavy equipment for shipment in a manufacturing environment, including precision-machined components, industrial gears, shafts, and gearbox assemblies. The position supports production and customer delivery requirements and requires flexibility, accountability, and a team-first approach. The associate receives, identifies, stores, packages, and ships materials; maintains inventory accuracy; and coordinates material movement throughout the facility. Duties include preparing shipments and shipping documentation, building crates and pallets, assisting with truck loading and unloading, delivering materials to production departments, and operating material handling equipment when trained and authorized. The role also involves maintaining organized and safe work areas, following company safety procedures, and supporting continuous improvement.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Previous experience in warehouse operations, shipping and receiving, or industrial material handling preferred.
Ability to read and interpret packing slips, purchase orders, shipping documents, and inventory records.
Basic computer skills and familiarity with inventory or ERP systems.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to accurately identify part numbers, quantities, and material descriptions.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities.
Willingness to assist with production and material handling activities as needed.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and perform physical warehouse activities throughout the workday.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds independently; heavier materials require assistance or mechanical lifting devices.
Ability to safely operate material handling equipment when trained and authorized.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
Ability to work overtime as operational requirements dictate.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Experience in a machine shop, industrial manufacturing, or heavy equipment repair environment.
Forklift operating experience.
Overhead crane and rigging experience.
Experience packaging and shipping heavy industrial components.
Familiarity with freight carriers, bills of lading, and shipping documentation.
Experience with inventory management and ERP systems.
Knowledge of proper packaging methods for precision-machined components.
Experience building wooden crates, skids, and shipping containers.
Familiarity with domestic and international shipping procedures.

Responsibilities

Receive incoming materials, parts, components, equipment, and customer-owned products; verify shipments against purchase orders and receiving documents; inspect for damage, shortages, and discrepancies; identify, label, and document materials.
Coordinate with purchasing, production, and management regarding receiving discrepancies and material shortages.
Prepare outgoing shipments according to customer requirements and delivery schedules; generate and verify shipping documentation; coordinate freight pickups and deliveries; and maintain organized shipping and receiving areas.
Package industrial gears, shafts, gearbox components, and finished assemblies for safe transportation; build crates, pallets, skids, and other containers; and secure heavy or irregularly shaped components using appropriate protective materials.
Verify shipment contents against customer orders and documentation, protect and identify customer-owned components, maintain packaging supplies, and assist with loading and unloading trucks.
Maintain inventory records and locations for raw materials, components, supplies, and finished goods; assist with inventory counts, cycle counting, and reconciliation; and identify obsolete, damaged, or improperly stored inventory.
Maintain organized storage areas, segregate and identify customer-owned materials, support efficient use of warehouse space, and assist with 5S workplace organization practices.
Deliver materials and supplies to machine, repair, and assembly departments; move work-in-process components between operations; identify production-impacting shortages; and stage completed jobs for inspection, packaging, and shipment.
Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, overhead cranes, hoists, and other approved material handling equipment when trained and authorized; follow rigging and load-handling requirements; inspect equipment before use; and report safety or maintenance concerns.
Maintain accurate receiving, inventory, and shipping records; enter transactions into the ERP or inventory management system; verify part numbers, quantities, job numbers, and descriptions; and communicate shipment status and freight or delivery issues.
Follow company safety policies and applicable OSHA requirements; maintain clean, safe work areas and accessible aisles and exits; use required personal protective equipment; report hazards; and participate in safety training and continuous improvement activities.
Identify opportunities to improve material flow, warehouse organization, and shipping efficiency, and help reduce handling damage, shipping errors, and unnecessary costs.
Perform additional warehouse and material handling duties as operational needs require.