Shipping Clerk

UFP Industries; Harrisonville (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries in Missouri is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Clerk to coordinate inbound and outbound shipments and prepare shipment paperwork. The role ensures DOT-compliant documentation and proper loading sequences.

Responsibilities include scheduling loads, verifying documents, coordinating with carriers, and maintaining shipment records. Requires at least 6 months in shipping/receiving, forklift certification, and proficiency with Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma/GED.
• Minimum 6 months of shipping/receiving experience.
• Working knowledge of DOT concepts, regulations, practices and procedures.
• Working knowledge of proper loading techniques, weight limits and company procedures.
• Forklift operation certification completed.
• Proficient with Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

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.
• Ensures all paperwork meets DOT regulations and procedures.
• Documents shortages on orders and informs sales/admin.
• Assists with tracing/expediting orders as needed.
• Maintains records of incoming and outgoing shipments.
• May assist with loading/unloading material from trucks or carts.
• Prepares reports and correspondence as required.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

DOT regulations knowledge

Lumber math knowledge

Lumber grades knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Forklift licensing

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.