Receiver

Duties & Responsibilities

• Receive goods and verify the quality and quantity of all items unloaded from railroad cars, trucks, and trailers.
• Compare received items against supplier documentation and immediately report discrepancies to carriers, supervisors, and the Purchasing department in accordance with company policy.
• Verify and record all items loaded for outbound shipments.
• Retrieve and update all back-ordered sales orders.
• Collect packing slips and Bills of Lading (BOLs) from the inbound tray for all incoming material.
• Receive all material staged in the inbound “alley” in the order of arrival, ensuring processing within 24 hours of receipt.
• Inspect all materials for damage or discrepancies and verify both quantity and quality.
• Immediately report damaged or discrepant materials to the Shipping Manager, Purchasing Manager, and Project Manager.
• Stage all received materials in designated staging racks.
• Stage returned materials in the RMA area and coordinate with Purchasing to generate appropriate documentation.
• Verify and inspect steel material heat numbers against Material Test Reports (MTRs).
• Stage materials for the weld shop in the designated weld staging rack.
• Prioritize receiving materials for production departments, including the machine shop, weld shop, and paint shop.
• Verify and confirm all ductile iron pipe against packing slips prior to unstrapping and unloading.
• Provide the Machine Shop Manager with copies of packing slips for all materials received related to machine shop operations.
• Inform the Paint Shop Manager of all ductile fittings purchased for Ceramapure lining.
• Turn in all completed sales orders to the Shipping Manager.
• Stamp and sign all packing slips once materials have been properly received and verified.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area at all times.
• Assist with unloading trucks, will-call pickups, and inventory stocking as needed.
• Communicate with warehouse staff regarding shipment arrivals, processing needs, and other relevant warehouse information.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Ability to accurately sort, count, and verify received materials.
• Basic understanding of railway, dock, and warehouse operations.
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and/or inventory management software for recordkeeping, data entry, and reporting.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• State motor vehicle operator’s permit for forklift operation highly preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to traverse a distribution warehouse and access various storage areas by stretching, squatting, and reaching.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions and temperatures in warehouse and loading dock environments.

What We Offer — Competitive Benefits

Paid Time Off & Holidays

• 3 weeks (120 hours) of PTO
• 11 paid company holidays

Medical Benefits (BCBSTX)

• Medical insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
• Multiple plan options, including PPO, HMO, and HSA
• Company covers approximately 75% of employee-only premiums and 50% of family plan premiums

Dental & Vision (Guardian)

• Comprehensive dental coverage
• Vision insurance with annual exam and eyewear benefits

Life & Disability

• Company-paid $50,000 life insurance
• Company-paid long-term disability
• Voluntary additional life and short-term disability options

Retirement

• 401(k) with Safe Harbor match:
  • 100% match on the first 3%
  • 50% match on the next 2%
  • Immediate vesting

Wellness & Support

• Spring Health Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career & Culture Perks

• Professional development opportunities
• Quarterly State of the Union meetings
• Company events and community involvement