Warehouse / Shipping Associate

Franklin Gear & Machine is seeking a dependable, organized, and hands-on Warehouse & Shipping Associate to support daily warehouse, shipping, receiving, inventory control, and material handling operations at our Houston, Texas facility. This is not simply a shipping clerk position. The successful candidate must be willing and capable of actively participating in warehouse operations, handling large industrial components, preparing heavy equipment for shipment, and supporting daily manufacturing activities. This position requires an individual who is comfortable working in an industrial manufacturing environment and understands the importance of properly receiving, identifying, storing, packaging, and shipping precision-machined components, industrial gears, shafts, and gearbox assemblies. Responsibilities include operating forklifts and other material handling equipment when trained and authorized, assisting with loading and unloading trucks, building shipping crates and pallets, maintaining inventory accuracy, and coordinating material movement throughout the manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong work ethic, mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a willingness to perform multiple responsibilities to support production and customer delivery requirements . This is a hands-on position requiring flexibility, accountability, and a team-first attitude. The expectation is that the employee will take ownership of warehouse and shipping operations while actively supporting the overall success of the manufacturing facility. PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Shipping & Receiving Operations Receive incoming materials, parts, components, equipment, and customer-owned products. Verify incoming shipments against purchase orders, packing slips, bills of lading, and other receiving documentation. Inspect incoming materials for visible damage, shortages, and discrepancies. Properly identify, label, and document received materials. Coordinate with purchasing, production, and management regarding material shortages or receiving discrepancies. Prepare outgoing shipments according to customer requirements and established delivery schedules. Generate and verify packing slips, shipping labels, bills of lading, and other required documentation. Coordinate freight pickups and deliveries with carriers and transportation providers. Ensure shipments are properly documented and accurately recorded. Maintain organized shipping and receiving areas. 2. Industrial Packaging & Material Preparation Package industrial gears, shafts, gearbox components, and finished assemblies for safe transportation. Prepare wooden crates, pallets, skids, and other shipping containers as required. Properly secure heavy or irregularly shaped components to prevent movement or damage during transportation. Utilize appropriate protective packaging materials to prevent corrosion, contamination, and handling damage. Ensure customer-owned components are properly identified and protected. Verify shipment contents against customer orders and shipping documentation. Assist with loading and unloading trucks using forklifts, overhead cranes, and other approved material handling equipment. Follow established procedures for handling oversized, heavy, or high-value industrial components. Maintain packaging supplies and notify management when replenishment is required. 3. Warehouse Organization & Inventory Control Maintain accurate inventory records for raw materials, components, supplies, and finished goods. Properly label, identify, and store materials in designated warehouse locations. Assist with inventory counts, cycle counting, and reconciliation of discrepancies. Monitor material locations to ensure efficient retrieval and movement. Maintain proper segregation and identification of customer-owned materials. Assist in identifying obsolete, damaged, or improperly stored inventory. Support inventory accuracy through timely and accurate documentation. Mai…

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