Shipping & Receiving Clerk

American Welding & Gas; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match

Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off

Company-provided Life Insurance

Company-provided Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Baytown, TX, is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Clerk responsible for efficient loading and unloading of goods while maintaining safety standards. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a high school diploma. Responsibilities include inventory management, order preparation, and team supervision. This position offers competitive pay along with medical, dental, and vision benefits, ensuring a supportive and growth-oriented work environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in reading and writing English.
• Ability to safely handle and move compressed gas and liquid cylinders; lift 50-75 pounds frequently.
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen and DOT physical.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe loading and unloading of goods from trucks.
• Label parts accurately and organize inventory in the warehouse.
• Perform periodic inventory counts to track stock levels.
• Pick orders based on customer requests and prepare for shipment.
• Follow safety guidelines to maintain a safe working environment.
• Assemble crates and containers for shipping, record contents and affix shipping labels and instructions.
• Supervise the loading and unloading of goods, ensuring items are handled properly.
• Inspect and verify incoming shipments against invoices or other documents, report shortages, and reject damaged goods.
• Unpack and route goods to the correct storage locations.
• Maintain accurate records for inventory and shipping.
• Operate forklifts and hand trucks to move goods within the warehouse.
• Perform general warehouse duties such as restocking shelves, pulling, and packing orders.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Independent decision-making

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Shipping & Receiving Clerk – Baytown, TX

American Welding & Gas, Inc. has an immediate opening for a Shipping & Receiving Clerk in Baytown, TX.

The Shipping & Receiving Clerk is responsible for the safe and efficient loading and unloading of trucks, accurate counting and labeling of parts, maintaining an organized and clean parts room, performing regular inventory counts, and preparing orders for shipping.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload goods from trucks, ensuring all items are handled with care.
• Label parts accurately with part numbers and organize items in the parts room.
• Perform periodic inventory counts to track stock levels.
• Pick orders based on customer requests and prepare for shipment.
• Ensure the work environment adheres to safety standards by following all safety guidelines.
• Assemble crates and containers for shipping, record contents either manually or in the system, and affix proper shipping labels and instructions.
• Supervise the loading and unloading of goods, ensuring items are handled properly.
• Inspect and verify incoming shipments against invoices or other documents, report shortages, and reject any damaged goods.
• Unpack and route goods to the correct storage locations.
• Maintain accurate manual or computerized records for inventory and shipping.
• Operate equipment like forklifts and hand trucks to move goods within the warehouse.
• Perform general warehouse duties such as restocking shelves, pulling, and packing orders.
• Carry out other CCO Warehouse-related tasks as assigned.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Guide, mentor, and support team members while ensuring efficient operations.
• Delegate tasks effectively and follow up on completion.

Skills And Competencies

• Strong communication skills to foster effective relationships with team members and customers.
• Ability to make decisions independently while adhering to company policies and objectives.
• Problem-solving skills to address conflicts and overcome challenges in a methodical manner.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency in reading and writing English.
• Ability to safely handle and move compressed gas and liquid cylinders; lift 50-75 pounds frequently and maneuver cylinders over 100 pounds (using carts or other tools).
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen, DOT physical, and company-administered road test.
• Strong communication skills for customer interactions.
• Ability to work in a drug-free environment.

Incentives

• Competitive Pay.
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits.
• Company-provided Short-Term & Long-Term Disability.
• Company-provided Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match.
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off.
• AWG’s renowned company culture, known for fostering a family-like atmosphere and offering ongoing growth opportunities, leading to an industry-low turnover rate.

About AWG

American Welding & Gas (AWG) is a manufacturer and distributor of industrial gases as well as a provider of all your welding supply needs. We are a family and teammate owned company that is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. Our company provides industrial, medical and specialty gases as well as food and beverage gases across the United States, from Montana to Pennsylvania and down through Texas and Florida. With a team of over 800 employees, over 100 retail locations and 22 fill plants we pride ourselves in our customer service, expertise, assets and resources that allow us to reach a large and diversified customer base of the highest quality.

AWG is expanding and seeking exceptional talent to drive our progress forward. Don't miss out on a promising future - Join our team today!

American Welding & Gas, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.