Shipping Pipe Yard Production/ Handler

Job Description – Pipe Puller

Position Summary:

Conducts day-to-day activities pertaining to accurately pulling, staging, and preparing pipe orders for shipment. Ensures customer orders are selected correctly and efficiently while maintaining inventory accuracy, product quality, and a clean and safe work environment.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Effectively communicates with department supervisors.
• Accurately locates and pulls pipe according to Pick Ticket specifications.
• Verifies pipe size, schedule, grade, length, quantity, and material description before staging.
• Performs visual inspections to ensure material is free from damage or defects.
• Safely operates forklifts and other material handling equipment as assigned.
• Properly stages customer orders in designated shipping areas.
• Ensures all material is protected from potential damage during handling and transportation.
• Utilizes Pick Ticket information to accurately verify and record pulled material.
• Properly identifies and labels staged orders to ensure shipment accuracy.
• Reports inventory discrepancies, damaged materials, or product shortages to supervision.
• Attend safety meetings to identify departmental issues and discuss ways to correct them.
• Identifies areas of improvement while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
• Duties are not limited to those described above and may be expanded as needed.

Information and Activities Critical to Process Quality:

Material Verification and Documentation:

• Visual inspection of material prior to staging.
• Verify pipe size, schedule, grade, quantity, and description match the Pick Ticket.
• Confirm bundle tags, heat numbers, and manufacturer markings when required.
• Ensure material is properly labeled and staged for shipment.
• Document shortages, substitutions, or discrepancies in accordance with company procedures.

Material Handling:

• Follow established procedures to safely move and stage pipe products.
• Ensure material is properly supported to prevent bending, scratching, or other damage.
• Maintain separation of customer orders to eliminate shipping errors.

Qualifications:

• 1+ years of warehouse experience; PVF industry experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to drive forklifts and obtain required certifications.
• Must have average reading, writing, and mathematical skills.
• Ability to read and interpret Pick Tickets, product labels, and warehouse documentation.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs. without assistance and heavier materials using approved lifting equipment.
• Able to stand, walk, bend, and operate a variety of material handling equipment throughout the workday.
• Takes initiative and can work independently.
• Requires a high level of attention to detail and order accuracy.
• Able to handle multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Demonstrates a commitment to workplace safety and teamwork.

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k), disability, and paid time off. Allied Group's people deliver expertise born of experience. We understand the needs of our customers because we know what matters to them most. Our capabilities include on-staff metallurgists, several quality-control specialists, and skilled customized finishing professionals. Opportunity for Growth!

Must be able to pass physical, background and drug test.