Shipping Clerk

UFP Grandview, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Grandview, LLC is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Clerk to coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, prepare paperwork, and review documents for accuracy.

Responsibilities include scheduling loads, verifying documents, coordinating carriers, ensuring DOT compliance, and maintaining shipment records. The role may involve basic forklift operation and data entry using Excel, Word, and Outlook. Attention to detail and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 6 months experience in shipping/receiving.
• Working knowledge of DOT concepts and regulations.
• Experience with Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Forklift certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate outbound loads and scheduling with sales and production.
• Verify shipping documents and record discrepancies.
• Set up loads to be shipped via outside freight carriers.
• Coordinate routing of orders and dispatch carriers with delivery instructions.
• Ensure paperwork meets DOT regulations and company procedures.
• Document shortages, investigate causes, inform sales/admin.
• Take calls for tracing and expediting orders.
• Maintain documentation for incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Assist with loading/unloading material as needed.
• Prepare reports and correspondence; perform other duties.

Skills

Shipping & Receiving experience

DOT knowledge

Forklift safety

Excel

Word

Outlook

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

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.