Order Puller

Star Pipe Products; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Star Pipe Products in Houston, TX is seeking an Order Puller to support shipping, receiving, stocking, and forklift operations in our distribution center. This role focuses on accuracy, efficiency, and safety to ensure timely fulfillment for customers.

You will pull orders, verify accuracy, use RF systems, load and unload vehicles, and maintain a clean, organized warehouse environment that supports coworkers and customers alike.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• 1-3 years of experience completing warehouse tasks.
• 1 year experience driving a forklift.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts and follow procedures to care for equipment.
• Collect products from bins using RF system.
• Verify product accuracy and quality.
• Package products per Star Pipe Products’ standards.
• Process RF functions to create bills of lading.
• Load and unload products from carrier vehicles.
• Sweep floors and operate floor scrubber; keep area clean.
• Inspect bins, equipment, and warehouse for safety; wear PPE.
• Accurately pull orders and stock items in correct bins.
• Communicate issues such as equipment damage or safety concerns to management.

Skills

Forklift operation

Situational awareness

Communication skills

Prioritization

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

RF system

Inventory tracking software

Job description

Essential Functions

• Pulls orders and packages material for shipment to meet customer requirements using the forklift and other equipment.
• Ships orders to be delivered on the date requested by the customer.
• Receives branch-to-branch transfers, customer returns, and overseas containers within a strict time frame to ensure minimal turnaround times.
• Maintains warehouse and yard environments to provide the cleanest and safest environment possible.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Safely operates forklifts; follows proper procedures to take care of forklifts and other equipment.
• Collects products from bins following the radio frequency (RF) system.
• Has product inspected for accuracy and quality.
• Packages products per Star Pipe Products’ standards.
• Completes all necessary RF functions to allow bills of lading to be created.
• Loads product onto carrier’s vehicles.
• Unloads delivery vehicles and inspects deliveries for accuracy and quality.
• Sweeps floors; operates the floor scrubber.
• Collects and disposes of trash from warehouse and yard.
• Inspects bins, equipment, and warehouse for safety; takes appropriate safety precautions and wears proper personal protective equipment.
• Accurately pulls orders and stocks inventory items in the correct bins.
• Processes approximately 900 order lines per month during busy times.
• Communicates issues such as equipment damage, incidents, safety concerns, etc., to management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education/Experience

Required

• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• 1-3 years of experience completing warehouse tasks
• 1-year experience driving a forklift

Preferred

• Experience in a warehouse/distribution center specializing in the waterworks industry or related products
• Experience with inventory tracking and radiofrequency systems

Required

Knowledge, Skills, Licenses, Certifications, Etc

• Able to operate a forklift
• Excellent situational awareness

Preferred

• Clear, concise, and accurate communication skills
• Ability to prioritize effectively
• Excellent teamwork skills
• Basic computer experience
• Ability to pay attention to detail

Physical Demands

• Able to lift, move up, and carry materials up to 75 pounds
• Will be required to reach, stand, walk, or crouch during an 8-hour shift
• Must be able to be on feet continuously during an 8-hour shift
• Must be able to lift 75 lbs frequently during an 8-hour shift
• Must be able to climb 4 feet onto and off of a fork truck repetitively during an 8-hour shift
• Must be able to kneel and bend at the knees frequently during an 8-hour shift
• Must be able to push and pull 300 lbs with a pallet jack / fed-ex and ups shipping carts frequently during an 8-hour shift
• Must be able to use wrist and hands frequently during an 8-hour shift

Work Environment

• Able to work in various climate conditions
• Overtime and weekend work may occasionally be required
• Saturdays may be mandatory to accommodate the business needs

Star Pipe Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Summary

The Order Puller helps the Distribution Center with shipping and receiving, stocking, driving the forklift, pulling orders, inventory maintenance, and warehouse maintenance. This position is accountable for maintaining a safe, efficient, and accurate warehouse operation for the best possible service for the customer and with coworkers.