Shipping and receiving associate

Halco Lighting; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Halco Lighting Technologies in Houston, TX seeks an experienced shipping and receiving associate to manage outbound shipments, verify orders, and ensure accurate documentation while coordinating with UPS, FedEx, and LTL carriers to meet deadlines.

Role requires 2+ years warehousing and forklift experience, ability to read shipping tickets, basic math, and forklift certification. Must be detail-oriented with strong English skills and familiarity with inventory systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least two years warehousing and forklift experience; stand-up forklift required.
• Able to operate powered material handling equipment.
• Strong English language skills, written and verbal.
• Able to read and match orders on shipping tickets.
• Basic math and reasoning to identify product attributes.
• Must complete power truck certification.
• Familiar with inventory control systems and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Ship customer orders via UPS, FedEx, and LTL freight.
• Create shipping labels, bills of lading (BOLs), freight documents and other shipping paperwork.
• Verify orders and shipping information before shipment.
• Audit pick tickets and completed orders for correct products and quantities.
• Identify and correct discrepancies before an order leaves the facility.
• Receive inbound materials and verify against packing lists and purchase orders.
• Inspect incoming shipments for damage and document discrepancies.
• Prepare daily outbound shipments with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
• Safely operate forklifts and pallet jacks (forklift certified).
• Maintain inventory and shipping records in warehouse systems.

Skills

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Read shipping tickets

Math and reasoning

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Stand-up forklift

Powered material handling equipment

Inventory control systems

Job description

Halco Lighting Technologies, one of the US fastest growing lighting supplier, is seeking an experienced shipping and receiving associate for its Houston facility. Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Shipping customer orders primarily through UPS, Fedex, and LTL freight carriers.
• Utilize UPS, Fedex, and LTL shipping platforms to create shipping labels, bills of lading (BOLs), Freight documents and other required shipping documentation.
• Verify customer orders and shipping information prior to shipment, including part numbers, quantities, descriptions, weights, dimensions, addresses, carriers, and service level.
• Carefully audit pick tickets and completed orders to ensure the correct products and quantities are being shipped.
• Identify and correct discrepancies before an order leaves facility.
• Understand that shipping accuracy is critical. Mistakes can result in incorrect shipments, customer dissatisfaction, freight charges, returns, and delays.
• Receive incoming materials from suppliers and verify quantities and products against packing list and purchase orders.
• Inspect incoming shipments for damage and report, document, and properly handle any discrepancies
• Process and prepare daily outbound shipments with strong emphasis on accuracy, timelines, and attention to detail.
• Safely operate forklifts and pallet jacks as needed. (forklift certified)
• Maintain accurate inventory and shipping records using warehouse inventory control systems

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum two years warehousing and forklift experience – stand up forklift required
• Capable of operating powered material handling equipment
• Strong command of the English language - written and verbal
• Must be able to read and match orders on shipping tickets without assistance - solid reading skills a must
• Must have basic math and reasoning skills to identify products by size/type/style/color or product code
• Must be able to pass power truck certification program
• Operate inventory control systems and possess moderate computer aptitude