WHAT IS THE HOUSTONIAN?

For over 40 years, The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa has been a landmark in Houston, Texas. Named in 2022 as The #1 Resort in Texas by Travel Leisure Magazine, The Houstonian features the luxurious Houstonian Hotel, the exclusive Houstonian Club, and the exquisite Trellis Spa. Having just completed a multi-million-dollar, campus-wide renovation, The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa is unique to the city. Surrounded by lush greenery and acres of forest land, our property feels far from the city, despite being less than three miles from The Galleria. Designated as a Four-Star Property by The Forbes Travel Guide, The Houstonian Hotel, is known for creating the most beautiful weddings and social events, as well as hosting business events and conferences for the most prestigious and discriminating clients. The Houstonian Club, recognized as one of Platinum Clubs of America’s Five-Star Clubs, features an Aquatics Complex, Racquet Sports, Personal Training, Group Exercise classes, Yoga, Pilates & Gyrotonic, Nutrition Counseling, Luxurious Locker Rooms, an Upscale Retail Shop, Childcare, a Floral Studio, and a Medical Wellness Spa. Trellis Spa offers Massage, Body Treatments, Facials, Nail, Hair and Make-up Services in the ultimate environment for relaxation and rejuvenation. The Houstonian’s multiple dining venues offer guests, members and clients abundant food and beverage options. 

PURCHASING SHIPPER / RECEIVER

Job Duties: It is the responsibility of the Shipper / Receiver to receive and process all non-food merchandise and guest packages coming into the loading dock, upload daily incoming packages from UPS and FedEx for company’s package receiving software, issue or transfer all incoming packages via Houstonian Campus Package software, handle all freight claims for any damaged deliveries, process outgoing mail and sort all incoming mail and packages, receive any and all merchandise in company PO Checkbook system, properly document P.O. receiving and issuing to various departments, call in and track shorts or damaged merchandise from vendors and properly document status, handle all outgoing shipments for guests or departments and process appropriate documentation, maintain cleanliness and order of the receiving area, perform functions for food storeroom when needed, assist with materials and furniture assembly and delivery, additional tasks as directed by supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY: Must be available to work varying schedules based upon the needs of the business. This may include AM or PM shifts on weekdays, weekends, and holidays, as needed. Must have moderate to high level computer skills, and be able to use shipping company’s websites such as UPS and Fed Ex, as well as Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word. Must have the ability to learn to use job specific computer programs. Must be able to speak, read and write fluently in English. Must be accurate and detailed oriented. Must be able to work independently. Must be able to lift 50# on a frequent basis. Must be able to use hand truck. Must have ability to stand, walk, or sit and continuously perform essential job functions for an eight-hour plus shift. Must have ability to understand and follow directions, and perform job functions under limited supervision. Must have professional appearance and grooming.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma is strongly preferred. Must have a minimum of 2-years receiving experience in hotel purchasing or a warehouse environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to stand, walk, bend, push, pull, lift and carry up to 50 lbs. on a frequent basis. Must be able to climb stairs, squat, kneel, and use fine motor movement with some frequency. Must be able to see and read documents and computer screens, with or without vision aids. Must be able to hear and understand at normal levels and on the telephone, with or without assistive devices. Must have the ability to smell, taste and touch in order to determine quality and freshness of food products when receiving. Must be able to work in an area with moderate to high levels of noise. Must be able to work in extreme temperatures.

The Houstonian Employee Experience

In our mission to make the lives of our team members better, we are committed to offering benefits that are comprehensive and meaningful to our employees.

Here are just a few of the benefits we offer for Full-Time employees:

• Medical,
• Dental,
• Vision,
• Life, and
• Disability Insurance,
• 401k with a matching company contribution up to 6%, with immediate 100% vesting,
• Nine Paid Company Holidays,
• Paid Vacation Time that increases with your tenure,
• Paid Time Off.

Some of the benefits we offer for all our employees include: 

• Free, Confidential Employee Assistance Program offering professional counseling for employees and their families,
• $1.00 Employee Meals,
• Special Events for Employees and their Children,
• Discounts on Hotel Rooms, Dining, Retail, and Spa Treatments

Come find out why so many of our employees have been part of The Houstonian Family for more than twenty years.
We can’t wait to meet you!