Shipping Clerk

Rex Lumber; Pearlhaven (MS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Telemedicine via Teladoc

Wellness incentives

Paid Time Off

7 paid holidays

Life and AD&D insurance

EAP

Job summary

Rex Lumber, LLC. in the United States is seeking a Shipping Clerk for the Yard department. You will coordinate, prepare, and document outbound shipments, pull orders, and work with freight carriers to optimize service and cost.

Responsibilities include operating shipping software, reviewing bills of lading, ensuring lumber grade/size accuracy, and maintaining shipping records. Safety gear, teamwork, and compliance are emphasized, with company-paid health coverage and PTO.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform repetitive or continuous physical tasks over time.
• Ability to bend, stretch, twist, and reach as required by the job.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and identify maintenance needs.
• Monitor gauges, dials, and indicators to ensure equipment is functioning properly.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Pull customer orders and prepare materials for shipment.
• Operate shipping and inventory software systems.
• Prepare, review, and compare bills of lading and shipping tickets.
• Ensure lumber shipped is accurate in grade, width, length, and bundles.
• Verify trucking company identity and customer details prior to loading.
• Assist with loading and unloading delivery trucks following safety procedures.
• Coordinate and contract freight carriers to support operations and cost efficiency.
• Conduct inventories of lumber and materials as required.
• Maintain shipping logs and organized shipping records.
• Participate in action planning and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Basic math

Safety-minded

Physical stamina

Job description

Rex Lumber has been family-owned and operated for over 90 years. We believe in our communities and in the honest, hardworking people who live in them. Today, Rex Lumber employs more than 700 team members across Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi and is an industry leader in Southern Yellow Pine manufacturing.

We are committed to providing our employees with a strong safety culture, long-term career opportunities, and a supportive work environment. If you are looking for a career—not just a job—with a company that values reliability, teamwork, and growth, Rex Lumber may be the right fit for you.

Department

Yard

Position Summary

The Shipping Clerk is responsible for coordinating, preparing, and documenting outbound shipments while ensuring accuracy, safety, and efficiency. This role supports yard operations by pulling orders, tracking shipments, preparing required documentation, and coordinating with freight carriers to ensure the most beneficial service for the company.

Pull customer orders and prepare materials for shipment

Operate shipping and inventory software systems

Prepare, review, and compare bills of lading and shipping tickets

Ensure all lumber shipped is accurate in grade, width, length, and number of bundles

Verify the identity of trucking companies and customers prior to loading

Assist with loading and unloading delivery trucks in compliance with safety procedures

Coordinate and contract freight carriers to support operational and cost efficiency

Conduct inventories of lumber and materials as required

Maintain shipping logs and organized shipping records

Participate in action planning and continuous improvement efforts

Perform all other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Additional Duties

Assist other operators and departments as needed

Maintain a clean, organized, and debris-free work area

Qualifications & Skills

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions

Ability to perform repetitive or continuous physical tasks over time

Ability to bend, stretch, twist, and reach as required by the job

Perform routine equipment maintenance and identify maintenance needs

Monitor gauges, dials, and indicators to ensure equipment is functioning properly

Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Ability to complete production tallies, downtime tallies, and daily reports

Basic mathematical skills

Understanding of basic machine components and operations

Strong eye-hand-foot coordination

Solid decision-making and problem-solving skills

Safety Responsibilities

Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hardhat, safety glasses, and hearing protection

Do not enter restricted areas without authorization

Report unsafe or malfunctioning equipment immediately to a supervisor

Request assistance when tasks exceed individual knowledge or ability

Visually inspect equipment and work areas prior to operation

Use standard lockout/tagout procedures when required

Use proper lifting techniques, lifting with legs and not the back

Follow all company safety policies and procedures

Company-paid health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Telemedicine program through Teladoc

Wellness incentives

Paid Time Off (PTO)

7 paid holidays

Term life, accidental death, and critical care insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Strive Rewards Program

Employee referral program

Safety incentives

Boot loan program