Warehouse Laborer / Shipping & Receiving

About the role

Phillips Tank & Structure (PTS) is a growing, team-oriented, nationwide tank construction company with headquarters in Braddock, Pennsylvania. The Logistics Specialist coordinates the movement, documentation, and accuracy of materials entering and leaving the facility. This role verifies shipments, maintains inventory records, prepares shipping documentation, and supports material flow throughout the shop.

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