Shipping Assistant - Metals USA

Metals USA, is currently looking for a Shipping Assistant for our Port City/Tulsa, OK location. The Shipping Assistant inspects incoming shipments to make sure that they include the appropriate items and that each item is undamaged, record and sign for shipments, unload trucks and/or organize the items that they unload.


* Verifies and keeps records on incoming items: Compares identifying information and counts, or measures items of incoming shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records.
* Provides clerical support as directed by the plant manager.
* Maintains and files purchase orders.
* Provides support to Sales office personnel as well as assists in inventory control.
* Takes delivery of incoming facility supplies as necessary.
* Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
* Unpacks and examines incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages, and corresponds with sales department or buyer to rectify damages and shortages
* Directs items to departments.
* May operate fork-lift truck to move, convey, or hoist shipments from shipping-and-receiving area to storage or work area.
* Schedules appointments for incoming shipments with drivers and dispatchers.

Metals USA offers a competitive starting salary and benefits plus upward mobility professional growth.

Metals USA provides equal employment & affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

Metals USA is committed to protecting our employees by creating and maintaining a workplace free of substance abuse.






* High school diploma or GED
* Minimum 18 years of age
* Reading and writing comprehension in English (to read work order instructions, safety, and policy manuals)
* Measuring skills to read English & Metric systems and a tape measure, caliper, gauges, or micrometer
* Must have mechanical aptitude and arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions
* Experience operating an overhead crane / forklift operator
* Must be proficient in the use of hand tools including grinder
* Demonstrated manual dexterity, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multi-limb coordination
* Computer Literacy; Microsoft Products, CAD Programming and ERP
* Must be organized with attention to detail
* Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled