Material Handler

Piping Technology & Products, Inc.

The Role

Overview

Safely move, store, and track materials, support production, and maintain inventory.

Key Responsibilities

  • forklift operations
  • inventory management
  • erp updates
  • material receiving
  • shipment prep
  • safety compliance

Tasks

-Store materials in assigned locations following established storage methods and safety protocols. -Support special projects, cross-training, and other duties as assigned. -Follow all safety rules and procedures, including proper PPE usage and forklift safety practices. -Keep work areas, aisles, and storage locations clean and organized. -Communicate material shortages, discrepancies, or damaged goods to supervisors promptly. -Load, unload, and move materials using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment. -Receive incoming materials, verify accuracy against purchase orders, and inspect for damage or defects. -Assist with cycle counts and year-end physical inventories. -Maintain inventory records by updating ERP or inventory management systems. -Prepare materials for shipment, including packing, labeling, and staging for pickup. -Deliver raw materials and components to production workstations as scheduled.

Requirements

  • high school
  • computer skills
  • forklift
  • warehouse experience
  • certification
  • detail oriented

What You Bring

-High school diploma or GED required -Ability to read, write, and understand work instructions, safety procedures, and production documentation in English required. -Basic computer skills -1 -2 years of warehouse, logistics, or material handling experience preferred -Ability to tolerate noise, heat, and dust in a manufacturing environment -Must be able to wear required PPE, including steel-toe boots, gloves, safety glasses, and hearing protection -Experience operating forklifts or other powered industrial equipment preferred -Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. -Visual acuity to read measuring tools, drawings, and detect quality defects -Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment -Must be able to stand for prolonged periods (8+ hours) -Must maintain forklift and/or other required equipment certifications. -Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity -Must pass initial and ongoing physical or occupational health screenings (e.g., lifting assessment, vision test, hearing test, etc.) -Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and manual handling of materials required -Must be able to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 lbs. independently

The Company

About Piping Technology & Products, Inc.

-Early innovation included the big‑ton spring and bolted spring hanger, cementing its reputation in pipe stress solutions. -Through strategic acquisitions (Sweco Fab, RM, U.S. Bellows, Pipe Shields and Anchor/Darling), the company expanded into fabrication, bellows, pre‑insulated supports, and snubbers. -Today it operates a nearly ten‑acre Houston facility with advanced capabilities including robotic welding, pressure vessels, bellows, and 3D‑printed prototypes. -Typical projects span LNG plants, chemical and petrochemical facilities, power plants, offshore platforms and cryogenic systems, delivering custom spring supports, expansion joints, slide plates and snubbers. -Financially self‑funded and privately held, PT&P has steadily reinvested in manufacturing and innovation, most recently in 2024 mass‑customization upgrades at its Houston headquarters. -Unusually, they offer 24/7 emergency service and produce 3D‑printed models for client review before full‑scale manufacturing.

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