Shipping & Receiving Specialist

Core Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Group in Houston, TX is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Specialist to support day-to-day material flow in a fabrication/manufacturing environment. You will receive, inspect, and verify materials, stage items for production, and prep finished goods for shipment while upholding safety and quality standards.

The role requires 2+ years in purchasing, receiving, shipping, or inventory management; a high school diploma (associate degree or certificate preferred); strong negotiation, communication,

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in purchasing, receiving, shipping, or inventory management (manufacturing/industrial preferred).
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or relevant certification preferred.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; ERP/inventory system experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receiving: Receive, inspect, and verify incoming materials against purchase orders and packing slips; confirm shipment quantities match PO/packing lists; label and stage items for production readiness.
• Shipping: Prepare finished products for shipment, ensuring packaging, labeling, and documentation meet customer and carrier requirements; prep items for outsourcing with proper labeling and palletizing.
• Operational Support: Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment; maintain a clean, safe work area; follow procedures and quality systems; support operations as needed.
• Additional duties: Communicate backorders, discrepancies, and urgent needs to internal stakeholders.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree or certificate in supply chain/logistics

Tools

ERP system experience

Microsoft Excel

Barcode scanners

Job description

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Job Summary

We’re hiring a Shipping & Receiving Specialist to support day-to-day material flow in a fabrication/manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for receiving and verifying incoming materials, staging items for production, and preparing finished goods for shipment—while maintaining strong safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

Receiving

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming materials against purchase orders and packing slips
• Confirm shipment quantities match purchase orders and packing lists
• Mark work order (WO) numbers on incoming materials and organize/stage materials for production readiness
• Label hardware and store appropriately (bags/boxes)
• Communicate backorders, discrepancies, and urgent needs to the appropriate internal stakeholders

Shipping

• Prepare finished products for shipment, ensuring items are packaged, labeled, and documented to customer and carrier requirements
• Prepare items being shipped out for outsourcing (labeling, palletizing, boxing)
• Review drawings and job notes for loose items and special instructions to ensure complete shipments
• Take photos of completed jobs and store them per internal process

Operational Support

• Operate forklifts and other material‑handling equipment safely and efficiently
• Maintain a clean, safe work area aligned with HSE expectations
• Follow internal operating procedures and quality system requirements
• Perform other duties as needed to support operations

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or relevant certification (supply chain, logistics, etc.) preferred
• 2+ years of experience in purchasing, receiving, shipping, or inventory management (manufacturing/industrial preferred)
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); ERP/inventory system experience preferred
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings/specifications related to welding and fabrication
• Strong organization and attention to detail
• Ability to lift/move 50+ lbs safely and use material‑handling equipment (forklifts, cranes, dollies)