Shipping and receiving associate

Halco-Lighting-Technologies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Halco Lighting Technologies is seeking an experienced Shipping and Receiving Associate for its Houston facility. Primary responsibilities include preparing and shipping orders via UPS, FedEx, and LTL carriers, verifying order details, and maintaining inventory accuracy.

The role requires forklift operation and adherence to safety and quality standards. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, at least two years of warehousing and forklift experience, and the ability to read and match

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum two years warehousing and forklift experience.
• Stand up forklift experience required.
• Must be able to read and match orders on shipping tickets.
• Power truck certification required.
• Basic math and reasoning skills to identify products.

Responsibilities

• Ship customer orders primarily through UPS, FedEx, and LTL carriers.
• Create shipping labels, BOLs, freight documents, and other shipping paperwork.
• Verify orders and shipping information before shipment (part numbers, quantities, weights, dimensions, addresses, carriers, service levels).
• Audit pick tickets and completed orders to ensure correct products and quantities.
• Identify and correct discrepancies before an order leaves the facility.
• Receive incoming materials and verify against packing lists and purchase orders.
• Inspect incoming shipments for damage and report discrepancies.
• Process and prepare daily outbound shipments with emphasis on accuracy and timelines.
• Safely operate forklifts and pallet jacks as needed (forklift certified).
• Maintain accurate inventory and shipping records using warehouse systems.

Skills

Reading orders

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Verbal communication

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

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