Supply Clerk - Houston, TX

Watco; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Watco, a leading logistics and rail services provider, is hiring a Supply Clerk in Houston (14035 Industrial Rd). Starting pay range $20.00-$22.00 per hour, DOE. Schedule 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM, weekdays with occasional weekends.

You will receive deliveries, check against orders, prepare transfer documents, monitor inventories, and restock items. You will help maintain accurate records and support the Facilities team.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ with High School diploma or GED.
• Experience with purchasing, inventory and warehouse workflows.
• Proficient with MS Word and Excel for data tracking.
• Ability to read safety rules, invoices and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain contract and purchasing files for audits and forecasting.
• Supervise supplies on warehouse arrival.
• Prepare transfer documents and receipts; restock items.
• Organize warehouse to support distribution and weekly inventory.
• Set up reorder points and monitor stock levels.
• Process and file invoices in a timely manner; report activities to management.
• Operate trucks and forklifts as needed.
• Follow Watco Environmental Compliance Program.

Skills

Supply chain operations

Logistics

WMS (Warehouse Mgt Systems)

Purchase ordering

Inventory control

Microsoft Word & Excel

Customer service

Reading invoices & safety docs

Communication

Shop math

Truck & forklift operation

Driver's license

TWIC card

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference

Keep the world's supply chain moving. That's what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs. Whether you're at one of these locations or in a support-services role, there's one thread that ties everyone together. We're all on the same team. One Watco.

Here's What You Can Expect From Watco

• Outstanding culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers
• Training for conductors, engineers, mechanics, and MOW Team Members at Watco's Safe Performance Center
• Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
• Career advancement opportunities

Job Summary

Starting Pay Range: $20.00-$22.00 per hour, DOE
Schedule: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM, weekdays and occasional weekends as needed
Location: 14035 Industrial Rd., Houston, TX 77015

The Supply Clerk will play a key role in supporting the Facilities team and will be responsible for receiving deliveries and checking against orders. The Supply Clerk will prepare transfer documents and receipts, monitor inventories and prepare requisitions to restock items along with prepare items for shipment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintain contract and purchasing files for auditing purposes and for forecasting pricing trends for developing future purchasing plans
• Supervise supplies when they arrive at the warehouse
• Ensure the items received are not damaged Prepare a proper catalog for items in the supply cage
• Implement and manage supply processes for accurately overseeing and maintaining inventory of select expendable and consumable items in the warehouse
• Organize warehouse in a manner that supports supply hub distribution Inventory supply cage weekly
• Set up a reorder/replenish point on all items stored
• Identify any inventory imbalances
• Ensure that invoices are processed and filed in a timely manner
• Report all supply activities to higher management
• Ensure operational standards and processes are understood and reinforced at all levels
• Supervise the Watco Environmental Compliance Program
• Operates trucks and forklifts as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and be able to pass and/or obtain all reporting, testing, and certifications as required for this position and location. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Strong knowledge of Supply Chain Operations, Logistics, and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Experience with purchase ordering, inventory control, and related operational workflows
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, including data entry and spreadsheet creation for tracking and analysis Skilled in customer service, supporting both current and prospective customers
• Able to read and interpret safety rules, invoices, expense reports, and procedure manuals
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparing routine reports, presenting information clearly, and speaking effectively before groups
• Competent in basic shop math, including calculating area, circumference, length, and volume
• Experienced in operating trucks and forklifts to move high‑volume product safely and efficiently
• Valid Driver’s license required
• Valid TWIC card or ability to obtain valid TWIC card upon hire

Education

Must be 18 years of age or older with High School or GED equivalent