Warehouse Laborer / Shipping & Receiving

***We're hiring a Shipping & Receiving Associate at our Braddock, PA location. Competitive pay, full-time hours, overtime available, benefits, and opportunities for advancement. Experience with warehouse operations or forklifts is a plus but not required. Apply today and start quickly.***

About PTS: Trusted, Responsive, and Nationwide
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Phillips Tank & Structure (PTS) is a growing, team-oriented, nationwide tank construction company with headquarters in Braddock, Pennsylvania, just outside of the City of Pittsburgh. We have over 190 employees and branch offices in Texas, California, Kentucky, and Hawaii. We specialize in designing, engineering, repairing, and constructing above-ground metal storage tanks and related structures, including welded tanks, bolted tanks, and geodesic domes. We have active projects in various industries, such as petroleum, power, chemical, and renewable fuels.

At PTS, our commitment to our customers shapes everything we do. We have served companies across an array of industries, handling new tanks, repairs, and modifications. Our collective methodology, industry knowledge, and exhaustive range of abilities permit us to meet one-of-a-kind needs of our customers as they react to industry expectations. We believe in good quality and on-time delivery.  We provide an excellent working relationship based on integrity and professionalism.

Why Choose PTS?

• Positive Work Culture: PTS employees experience a healthy blend of creativity, accountability, motivation, and improvement through team-based interactions with peers and other group members.
• Professional Development: PTS is a growing company with many opportunities for advancement. PTS' systems-based approach to training and development helps employees quickly find the path to success in our company.
• Intellectual Satisfaction: Being part of a team that executes unique and challenging projects throughout the country and actually builds something is ​an exciting endeavor.

Our Core Principles

• ​ Service: The primary expectation for all employees at PTS is to focus on service. We are called to serve our customers as well as our co-workers and suppliers. We endeavor to build a cohesive team of employees who care about the well-being of the group.​
• Planning and Problem Solving: Planning and problem solving should be utilized to achieve productivity. We will strive every day to be organized and efficient in our approach. We will always look for better ways to achieve results rather than propagating inefficient or inaccurate methods.
• Personal Development: Every employee should assist in the development of co-workers just as each employee should pursue their own personal development. Mentor and teammate relationships lay the groundwork for future growth and rewards.

 
Thank you for your interest in joining the Phillips Tank & Structure team! We design, engineer, construct, and repair above-ground steel storage tanks and other related structures. Headquartered in Braddock, Pennsylvania, Phillips Tank is a growing company with a family-like culture. We have active projects in various industries, such as petroleum, power, chemical, and renewable fuels markets, throughout the United States. Phillips Tank utilizes state-of-the-art 3D modelling software to produce detailed design and fabrication drawings that are the best in the industry.

Job Summary
The Logistics Specialist is responsible for coordinating the movement, documentation, and accuracy of materials entering and leaving the facility. This role verifies shipments, maintain inventory records, prepare shipping documentation, and supports material flow throughout the shop. In addition to core shipping and receiving duties, the position performs a variety of manual labor tasks to support fabrication, material handling, and general shop or field operations. The role requires strong attention to detail, safe work habits, and the ability to perform physical labor in a fast‑paced industrial environment.

  Compensation :

Commensurate with experience. 

Benefits :

Competitive Benefits. Available on the 1 st of the month after a 30-day waiting period from the hire date. Phillips Tank pays approximately 60% and employees pay 40% of medical benefits premiums. Employees pay 100% for all other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off.

Status :

Full-time/Hourly (Overtime Non-Exempt).

NOTE:

Compensation, benefits, and other position details are subject to Phillips Tank’s policies and procedures.

 
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.
• Coordinate 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 forklifts, overhead cranes, pallet jacks, aerial work platforms, and staging equipment.
• Use required PPE including hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and fall‑protection equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
  
   

Qualifications :

• 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

To Apply :
If interested, complete the job application from Phillips Tank’s website at .  Phillips Tank is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.