Team Leader- Parts & Supplies

Seaboard Marine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Match

Health, dental & vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Seaboard Marine in Houston, TX is seeking an Inventory Control Associate to support warehouse operations and lead parts/inventory staff. You will train teammates, verify inventory records, and assist in cycle counts to ensure accuracy and timely processing of orders.

The role requires hands-on experience in shipping/receiving, strong data entry skills, and the ability to work with AS/400 and DST systems. A forklift certification and TWIC card are highly valued for this position.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years’ experience in warehouse shipping and receiving, including inventory updating and reporting.
• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task, organize, and prioritize with interruptions.
• Must have a clean driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Basic knowledge of MS Excel and Word; AS/400 proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train department staff and assist supervisor with warehouse operations.
• Verify AS/400 records against physical counts and report discrepancies.
• Process orders/replenishments with prior approvals and prepare cycle count reports.
• Enter and manage inventory data in the DST system; generate and distribute reports.
• Maintain accurate Reefer parts storage and coordinate with maintenance and vessel teams.
• Support safety procedures and enforce compliance across the warehouse.
• Perform physical and cycle counts and assist with the Parts room front counter.
• Contribute to inventory accuracy and vendor inquiries as needed.

Skills

Inventory control

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Data entry

Forklift certified

TWIC card

Bilingual EN/ES

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

AS/400

Job description

Description

Position at Jacintoport International

Starting rate: $24 per hour

Long-term employment with opportunities for growth.

We offer excellent benefits including:

• 401(K) Retirement Saving Plan w/ Employer Match
• Low-Cost Health, Dental & Vision insurance
• Tuition & Certification Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (as referenced in the Benefits Guide)
• Parental Leave
• Paid holidays

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position assists the Inventory Control Supervisor by providing guidance and training to the parts and inventory employees and acts as a back up to assist with the work performed in the department to ensure its smooth and efficient operation. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

GEOGRAPHIC REGION:

Please note applicants out of the geographic region for position applied will not be considered.

QUALIFICATIONS & ABILITIES:

Required

• Three (3) years’ experience in warehouse shipping and receiving to include inventory updating and reporting.
• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills including demonstrated telephone techniques

and positive customer relations abilities.

• Effective organizational skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize projects with telephone interruptions.
• Must be able to accurately process alpha/numeric information.
• Must possess a clean driver’s license with clean record.
• Basic knowledge in MS Excel and Word programs and AS/400
• Ability to think logically and follow procedures and instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and other individuals. s/he may have to contact to perform her/his job. Ability to delegate.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries regarding quotes with local vendors.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and possess strong initiative.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish). Intermediate knowledge of business English and Spanish, including speaking, reading, proper spelling and punctuation.
• Flexibility to work extended hours, holidays and/or weekends as needed.
• Possess forklift certification.
• Must have or be able to obtain a TWIC card within 30 days of employment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Primary:

• Leads, provides training on departmental function, and directs team efforts in a warehouse environment while informing supervisor of problems or potential problems that require immediate attention.
• Ensures departmental goals are met, plans for additional resources, sets goals, objectives, and realistic action plan.
• Verify AS/400 records against physical counts of inventory and adjust errors in computation or count as well as reporting overages, shortages, and damages.
• Obtains prior approval of orders/replenishments before processing to accounting.
• Oversee the preparation of Pre count for cycle counts and prepare the final reports
• Enter daily fuel replenishments with prior approval send daily fuel receiving report to accounting and set-up employee pin numbers.
• Track tire inventory and keep up with the BRM & BTL RETREAD reports.
• Create jobs for Reefer parts loaded into Vessels, and Cranes and all Safety equipment distribute throughout the terminal.
• Assist with the data entry of all Material request forms (Excel) and fulfillment the orders requested by all Dept.
• Assist the Maintenance Dept by Ordering all materials and supplies needed for terminal projects.
• Process all receiving POD’s, Invoices, and PR’s including scanning Daily Log to accounting.
• Maintains Reefer parts location in the DST system and assist with fulfilling and loading requested parts for ALL Reefer technician on Seaboard vessels.
• Distributing inventory reports and identifying inventory discrepancies, as well as, working with management to resolve such discrepancies and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Respond to Accounting on inquiries regarding inventories and invoices
• Track, update and reconcile storage files that are stored off site and pull-out storage boxes once ready for destruction.
• Assist with Parts runs.

Secondary:

• Perform physical and cycle count inventory.
• Assist in the Parts Room front counter
• Enter data into DST system (create new parts, enter job orders, update returned parts, etc.)
• Run various reports from the DST inventory system.
• Observes and assists in the enforcement of safety and security procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use his fingers.
• The employee frequently is required to talk and/or hear.
• The employee is continuously required to sit.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

CONDITIONS:

• Exposure to all possible environmental factors such as extreme heat, rain, wind and high humidity during the day.
• The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts.
• The employee is continuously exposed to dust, fumes, and airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

DISCLAIMER:

• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
• If an applicant with a disability is unable or limited in their ability to use or access our online application center as a result of their disability, they can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to [email protected]
• The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
• The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.