Shipping and Receiving Associate

About the role

Phillips Tank & Structure (PTS) is a nationwide tank construction company headquartered in Braddock, Pennsylvania. We specialize in designing, engineering, repairing, and constructing above-ground metal storage tanks and related structures. We have over 190 employees and branch offices in Texas, California, Kentucky, and Hawaii.

Responsibilities

• Verify incoming and outgoing shipments by comparing materials to manifests, packing slips, purchase orders, or other records.
• Prepare shipping documents such as bills of lading, labels, and shipping orders, MTR packages, etc.
• Keep track of job completion/ship progress with detailed records, drawings, and photos.
• Inspect shipments for damage, shortages, or irregularities and report issues promptly.
• Load and unload trucks, ensuring materials are staged, stored, or distributed correctly.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and update logs, spreadsheets, or ERP systems.
• Cook up with Purchasing, Production, and Project Management to schedule deliveries and pickups.
• Ensure materials are properly packaged, labeled, and prepared for shipment to job sites or customers prior to scheduled ship dates.
• Track inventory levels and assist with cycle counts and audits.
• Requisition, store, and organize materials, supplies, and consumables.
• Maintain orderly storage areas and ensure materials are accessible and properly identified.
• Perform a variety of manual labor tasks including material handling, cleanup, and equipment movement.
• Load and unload materials, equipment, and fabricated goods between staging areas and workstations.
• Move or rig materials using forklifts, overhead cranes, hoists, slings, or manual methods.
• Read cut sheets or basic drawings and operate saws to cut materials to length.
• Use grinders, saws, impact wrenches, and other power or pneumatic tools to prepare or finish materials.
• Apply shop coatings to materials as required.
• Erect or dismantle temporary scaffolding on job sites when needed.
• Perform basic safety checks and preventive maintenance on tools and equipment.
• Clean and maintain work areas, tools, and equipment.
• Drive company delivery trucks to transport materials as assigned.
• Using tape measures, squares, levels, chalk lines, hammers, pry bars, come‑a‑longs, chain falls, rigging hardware, brushes, and cribbing blocks.
• Using grinders, saws, chipping guns, impact wrenches, hoists, and material‑handling equipment.
• Using forklifts, overhead cranes, pallet jacks, aerial work platforms, and staging equipment.
• Follow all established safety and quality procedures.
• Use required PPE including hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and fall‑protection equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent (Technical/trade certification preferred)
• Experience: 5+ years of fabrication experience
• Technical Skills: - Strong knowledge of welding processes, metal fabrication, and shop equipment
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
• Working knowledge of OSHA safety standards
• Teamwork & Collaboration: Proven team player with clear and respectful communication skills
• Curious and eager to learn new tools, processes and industry standards
• Problem Solving & Decision Making: Strong problem-solving mindset with the initiative to dig into issues and propose solutions
• Documentation & Organization: Capable of maintaining accurate project records, reports, and drawing packages
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple jobs at once