Shipping Inspector

Tier One Personnel, LLC · Houston, TX, Harris County, TX; Texas, United States

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Shipping Inspector to join a busy manufacturing operation supporting the oil and gas industry.

The Shipping Inspector will be responsible for inspecting finished products, verifying order accuracy, ensuring quality standards are met, and preparing materials for shipment.

The ideal candidate will have experience inspecting industrial products, working with shipping documentation, reading specifications, and identifying defects before products leave the facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform final inspections of finished products prior to shipment.
• Inspect machined parts, tubular products, threaded connections, and other manufactured materials for visible damage or defects.
• Verify product dimensions, quantities, part numbers, and specifications against work orders and customer requirements.
• Identify damage to threads, connections, surfaces, and protective coatings.
• Confirm materials meet established quality standards before shipment.
• Use measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other inspection equipment as required.
• Review shipping paperwork, packing lists, work orders, and inspection reports for accuracy.
• Verify proper identification, labeling, tagging, and traceability of materials.
• Ensure products are properly packaged, protected, and secured for transportation.
• Document inspection findings and report nonconforming materials to supervisors or quality personnel.
• Coordinate with production, quality control, warehouse, and shipping departments.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and shipping documentation.
• Follow all company safety policies and quality procedures.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in shipping inspection, quality control, or manufacturing inspection preferred.
• Experience in oilfield manufacturing, pipe, tubular products, or machine shops strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with API specifications, threaded connections, or OCTG products is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, technical drawings, and product specifications.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify product defects.
• Basic computer skills and experience completing inspection documentation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced industrial environment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Dependable, safety-conscious, and able to work independently.

Preferred Experience

• Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG)
• API and premium threaded connections
• Final quality inspection
• Dimensional and visual inspection
• Material identification and traceability
• Shipping and receiving documentation
• Industrial manufacturing or CNC machine shop environments

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to work in warehouse and manufacturing environments.
• Ability to bend, stoop, and inspect materials at various heights.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. as required.