Shipping Clerk

UFP Industries, Inc.; Harrisonville (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Clerk to coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, prepare paperwork, and ensure accurate records. You will work with sales, production, and carriers to schedule loads, verify documents, and resolve discrepancies.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, knowledge of DOT rules, and forklift certification. Proficiency with Excel, Word, and Outlook is preferred. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma/GED.
• 6 months shipping/receiving experience or related area.
• Working knowledge of DOT concepts, regulations, practices and procedures.
• Experience with Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Forklift licensing is required.

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 relevant teams.
• Takes calls for tracing and expediting orders.
• Maintains records of shipments and may assist with loading/unloading.

Skills

DOT regulations

Loading techniques

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Forklift license

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.

About UFP Industries

Wondering what the companies of UFP Industries are all about? We're successful. We've been around for more than 65 years, and we've been profitable every year since our founding. We work hard, and we know how to set and beat records. We're competitive. Our line of work is demanding, but you'll get back what you put in and have fun doing it. We're family. We care for each other and want to see each other succeed. We enjoy watching each other build great careers and take advantage of the many opportunities we have to advance. And that makes UFP Industries a great place to be. We work hard and smart. We learn and grow from each other, from experience, from trial and error, from success. We collaborate to maintain our competitive edge. And we do it all on a global scale.