Pipe Shop Receiving Specialist: Materials & QA

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing is seeking a Warehouse Receiver (Pipe Shop) in Richmond, VA. The role focuses on receiving, inspecting, and documenting pipe shop materials to ensure compliance with project specs, proper tagging, and accurate data entry to support fabrication.

Candidates should have pipe material knowledge, strong attention to detail, and the ability to lift heavy items in an industrial environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in a pipe shop, fabrication yard, or industrial warehouse preferred
• Basic understanding of piping materials (e.g., carbon steel, stainless steel, alloys)
• Ability to read and interpret purchase orders, packing lists, and isometric drawings
• Familiarity with material traceability and QA/QC requirements
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to lift heavy materials and work in an industrial environment

Responsibilities

• Receive deliveries of pipe, fittings, flanges, valves, and related materials
• Verify shipments against purchase orders, packing lists, and material test reports (MTRs)
• Inspect materials for damage, correct size, wall thickness, grade, and specification compliance
• Confirm proper documentation, including heat numbers and traceability requirements
• Tag and label materials to maintain traceability throughout fabrication
• Enter receiving data into inventory or material tracking systems
• Coordinate with QA/QC and procurement teams to resolve discrepancies or non-conforming materials
• Stage materials for fabrication crews according to work orders or isometric drawings
• Safely unload materials using forklifts, cranes, or rigging equipment
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe receiving and laydown area

Skills

Pipe shop experience

Reading isometrics

Material traceability

PO/packing list interpretation

Safety conscious

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ERP software

Forklift certification

Overhead crane certification

ASME/ASTM standards

Job description

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing is seeking a Warehouse Receiver (Pipe Shop) in Richmond, VA. The role focuses on receiving, inspecting, and documenting pipe shop materials to ensure compliance with project specs, proper tagging, and accurate data entry to support fabrication.

Candidates should have pipe material knowledge, strong attention to detail, and the ability to lift heavy items in an industrial environment.