Night Shift Shipping & Receiving Clerk

UFP Industries, Inc; Mosheim (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Clerk in Mosheim, TN to coordinate incoming and outgoing shipments. You will prepare and verify paperwork, schedule outbound loads, and ensure compliance with DOT regulations and company procedures.

The role requires attention to detail, basic Excel/Word/Outlook skills, and forklift licensing. Prior shipping experience and understanding of lumber products are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in shipping/receiving or related area is preferred.
• Familiar with DOT concepts and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate outbound loads with sales and production.
• Determine loading order and placement of product.
• Verify shipping documents and record discrepancies.
• Set up loads with outside freight carriers.
• Coordinate routing and dispatch with delivery instructions.
• Ensure paperwork meets DOT and company procedures.
• Document shortages and inform relevant teams.
• Assist with loading/unloading material if needed.
• Prepare reports and correspondence.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Attention to detail

Forklift operation

DOT regulations knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Job Summary

The Shipping and Receiving Clerk is responsible for coordinating the incoming and outgoing shipment of material. Prepares paperwork and material for shipment and reviews paperwork of incoming material.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinates and schedules all outbound loads and coordinates with sales and production.
• Determines proper loading order and placement of product.
• Verifies shipping documents and records any discrepancies.
• Set up all loads to be shipped via common carrier with outside freight companies.
• Coordinates routing of orders and dispatches carrier with orders and appropriate delivery instructions consistent with customer receiving times.
• Ensures all internal/external paperwork meets all Universal as well as DOT regulations and procedures.
• Documents any shortage on orders, investigates reasons for occurrence and informs sales and admin of the shortage.
• Takes and acts upon all calls for tracing and/or expediting orders.
• Maintains proper documentation and records of incoming and outgoing shipments.
• May assist with loading and unloading material from trucks or carts.
• Prepares various reports and correspondence as required.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma/GED
• Minimum 6 months of experience in shipping and receiving or related areas.
• Working knowledge of standard DOT concepts, regulations, practices and procedures.
• Working knowledge of proper loading techniques, weight limitations, and company procedures.
• Working knowledge of Excel, word and Outlook.
• Basic knowledge of lumber math, lumber grades and species.
• Successful completion of forklift driver licensing process.
• Preferred understanding of company policies, practices and procedures.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.