Shipping Clerk

UFP Industries, Inc.; Harrisonville (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. in Harrisonville, MO is seeking a Shipping Clerk to coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, prepare and verify paperwork, and ensure DOT compliance.

This full-time role supports routing, scheduling, and accurate documentation for successful deliveries. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, at least 6 months in shipping/receiving, forklift certification, and proficiency in Excel, Outlook, and Word.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 6 months of shipping/receiving experience.
• Working knowledge of DOT concepts and procedures.
• Forklift licensing is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and schedules outbound loads with sales and production.
• Prepares and verifies shipping paperwork.
• Sets up loads for common carrier and outside freight.
• Coordinates routing and dispatches carrier with delivery instructions.
• Ensures paperwork meets DOT regulations and company procedures.
• Maintains shipment documentation and assists with loading/unloading.

Skills

Shipping/receiving

Forklift operation

Documentation

Excel

Outlook

Lumber math

Lumber grades

Lumber species

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Word

Forklift license

Job description

Shipping Clerk### Shipping ClerkApply: Harrisonville, MO: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R23385**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.*