Shipping & Receiving ClerkGeneral SummaryThe Shipping and Receiving Clerk is for coordinating the incoming and outgoing shipment of material. Prepares paperwork and material for shipment and reviews paperwork of incoming material.Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision.Principal Duties and Responsibilities· Coordinates and schedule all outbound loads and coordinate 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 common carrier with outside freight companies.· Coordinates routing of orders, and dispatches carrier with orders and appropriate deliveryinstructions consistent with customer receiving times.· Ensures all internal/external paperwork meets all Universal as well as DOT regulations andprocedures.· Documents any shortage on orders, investigates reasons for occurrence and informs sales andadmin 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 assists loading and unloading material from trucks or carts.· Prepares various reports and correspondence as required.· Performs other duties as required.Job SpecificationsKnowledge:· High school diploma· Supervisor and Leadership skills a PLUS· Working knowledge of standard DOT concepts, regulations, practices and procedures.· Working knowledge of proper unloading techniques, weight limitations, and company procedures.· Working knowledge of excel word and outlook.· Basic knowledge on lumber math, lumber grades and species.· Successful completion of forklift driver licensing process.· Preferred understanding on company policies, practices and procedures.Skills and abilities· Ability to understand verbal and written instructions in English; ability read and write English· Ability to recognize safe vs. unsafe working conditions· Ability to plan, and organize the work of others, determine priorities, meet deadlines and workunder pressure and stress.· Ability to identify problems and find viable solutions· Ability to understand and use basic math and numbers, and to use a computer terminal, calculator,and telephone. · Demonstrated ability to frequently get on and off the forklift, and to strap and tie down shipments. · Ability to multitask and pay attention to detail · Ability to work under indirect supervision · Ability to pass a drug test · Ability to work hours mandated by management Conduct · Safety conscious and strong · Team player and goal oriented · Participates in Safety and CI programs · Leads by example and has positive attitude · Looks for ways to improve productivity and department results · Punctual and reliableWorking ConditionsThe following physical activity is required (percentage of time during a typical workday may vary)Activity Not Required Less than 25% 25 to 49% 50 to 74% 75% or moreBending at Waist aStooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Crawling aClimbing/Balancing aLifting/CarryingLess than 10 lbs. a10-25 lbs. aOver 25 lbs. aPushing / Pulling aTwisting aUsing force aSitting aStanding aWalking aTalking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spokenword. aHearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds by the ear with or withoutcorrection. aSeeing: Obtaining impressions through the eyes of the shape, size,distance, motion, color, or other characteristics of objects with orwithout correction. aDriving a vehicle/heavy equipment aReaching: Extending the hands and arms in any direction (aboveand beyond comfort zone). aHandling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise workingwith the hand or hands. aRepetitive Motion: Repetitious movement of arms, hands and wrists.Disclaimer StatementThe above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and levelof work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or beinterpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required ofemployees assigned to this job.“Universal Forest Products and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex or nationalorigin”The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.