Now Hiring: Shipping Lead - Day Shift
Location: Houston, TX 77051
Schedule: 7:00am-5:00pm
Pay: $20-$23/hour

The Houston branch of Openwork has partnered with a growing Pipe, Valve & Flange company in Houston to add a Shipping Lead to their team!

What You'll Be Doing: 
 

• Outbound Logistics Supervision: Oversee daily shipping workflows; assign pick lists and loading tasks to forklift operators, loaders, and packers to meet delivery timelines.

• Loading & Securement Oversight: Ensure proper loading protocols for flatbed trailers, enclosed trucks, and container shipments, verifying weight distribution and dunnage/strapping safety standards for long-length steel pipe (20 ft to 40 ft joints).

• Order Verification & Documentation: Perform final quality audits on outgoing orders; verify item counts, heat numbers, pipe specifications, and bill of lading (BOL) documentation before drivers exit the yard.

• Team Leadership & Safety: Lead pre-shift safety huddles, enforce OSHA guidelines and PPE compliance, and assist in training new shipping personnel on proper material handling.

• Inventory & ERP System Entry: Update warehouse management systems (WMS) in real time to reflect shipped inventory, stage staging-bay locations, and process completed shipments.

• Equipment & Yard Coordination: Direct traffic flow in the shipping staging areas and ensure forklifts, side-loaders, and overhead equipment are inspected and operated safely.

What We're Looking For: 
• Experience operating a forklift
• Stable work history, preferably in a warehouse/distribution environment
• Can work independently with minimal supervision
• Committed to working safely at all times including a commitment to the policies and procedures of the operation
• Positive attitude and a good team member

PPE Required:

• Hardhat; Type 1 Class E, Orange (high visibility) 

• Safety Glasses – ANSI z87+, Clear 

• Safety Vest – Type R, Class 2, None FR, Yellow/Green, or Orange 

• Cut resistant gloves LVL 4+ 

• Steel Toed Boots (at least 5” ankle coverage) 

Benefits If Hired Permanently:

• Medical 
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• PTO
• Holidays
• FSA/HSA
• Life Insurance
• STD/LTD

Click on Apply Now to be considered for the Shipping Lead role in Houston, Texas, or visit our website www.openwork.com to explore other available opportunities.