Warehouse Specialist 1st Shift (8:00am - 4:30pm) $20/hour

Steel and Pipe Supply; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Steel and Pipe Supply in Lubbock, TX is seeking a Warehouse Specialist for the 1st shift (8:00am–4:30pm). This on-site role requires handling loading/unloading, inventory control, and strict safety practices to meet customer needs and production schedules.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong teamwork, reliability, and basic math skills, with experience operating material handling equipment and valid driver’s license. Training on safety policies is provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read measurements and use measuring tools.
• Experience operating material handling equipment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Attend safety, department, and company meetings.
• Follow safety policies and safe work practices at all times.
• Prioritize and efficiently stage, load, and unload material.
• Ensure inventory accuracy.
• Inspect material and report discrepancies or quality issues.
• Ensure material traceability throughout the warehouse.
• Operate forklifts and related equipment safely.
• Collaborate with supervisors and team members.

Skills

Teamwork

Detail oriented

Safety orientation

Achievement orientation

Math skills

Valid driver’s license

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Tape measure

Caliper

Micrometer

Hand tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Warehouse Specialist 1st Shift (8:00am - 4:30pm) $20/hour

Job Category: Warehousing

Requisition Number: WAREH003996

• Posted : September 22, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Lubbock, TX 79416, USA

Description

The Warehouse Specialist is instrumental in the staging, loading/unloading process of products and materials as instructed. Maintain stock and accurate warehouse inventory with a focus on internal and external customer satisfaction, productivity, material accuracy, material traceability, and safety. May be trained in a variety of tasks to benefit the efficiency of the shift.

Primary Responsibilities

• Attend all scheduled safety, department, and company meetings as required
• Follow and enforce company safety polices and safe work practices at all times to ensure safety of self and others.
• Establish priorities and accepts responsibility for efficiently staging, loading, and unloading material
• Responsible for ensuring inventory is accurate.
• Inspects and verifies all aspects of the material (grade, size, quantity, heat, measurements, etc) when shipping, receiving, or handling. Reports discrepancies or quality issues to Supervisor.
• Scrutinize customer requirements and special instructions to ensure compliance and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure audit and material traceability procedures are being followed throughout the warehouse.
• Inspect and operate all related equipment (overhead cranes, forklifts, etc) in accordance with company and safety guidelines
• Conducts self in a cooperative, safe, productive and team-oriented manner with supervisors, managers, and employees.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Working In a yard or warehouse facility within OSHA guidelines; conditions may be heated and/or unheated, dusty and noisy; steel-toed boots required daily.
• Facility is a multiple shift operation. Must possess the ability to work a flexible schedule and be on-call at various times including possible weekends and holidays.
• Fast-paced moderately stressful, constantly changing day to day work environment
• Ability to stand, walk, or be mobile for up to eight hours per shift. Capable of ascending and descending material handling equipment
• Ability to lift up to 51 pounds as needed. Pushing, pulling, or carrying up to 50 pounds
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts or chemicals.
• Wear proper PPE at all times (as described in company policy).
• Operate company vehicles including forklifts and yard trucks

Required Background, Competencies & Expertise

• High school diploma or GED
• Understanding of SPS policies and procedures
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 quality procedures where applicable
• Ability to effectively read and use a tape measure, caliper and micrometer, and other hand tools
• Proven experience operating material handling equipment
• Good verbal and written communications
• Ability to read and interpret instructions
• Strong computer, tablet, or mobile device skills
• Proven basic math skills
• Action orientation
• Safety orientation
• Achievement orientation
• Responsibility
• Thoroughness / Detail orientation
• Teamwork
• Persistence
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Background, Competencies & Expertise

• Three or more years general work experience preferred
• Ability to plan and execute short and long term goals
• Experience in continuous and/or quality management preferred
• Learning agility
• Adaptability

Preferred

Novice

Behaviors

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

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