Shipping Lead

UFP Industries; Woodburn (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Lead in Iowa to coordinate inbound and outbound shipments and prepare related paperwork under supervision. The role requires experience in shipping/receiving, familiarity with DOT regulations, and forklift licensing.

Daily duties include scheduling, loading order decisions, and ensuring accurate documents. Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook is expected, with documentation of shortages, order tracing, and carrier coordination.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 6 months of shipping/receiving experience.
• Working knowledge of DOT concepts, regulations, practices.
• Familiarity with loading techniques, weight limits, and procedures.
• Proficient with Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Forklift licensing completed.
• Must be 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule all outbound loads with sales and production.
• Determine proper loading order and placement of product.
• Verify shipping documents and record discrepancies.
• Set up loads with outside freight carriers.
• Coordinate routing of orders and dispatch carriers with delivery instructions.
• Ensure paperwork meets DOT regulations and company procedures.
• Document shortages and inform sales/admin of the shortage.
• Manage tracing/expedite orders as needed.
• Maintain records of shipments.
• Assist loading/unloading material.
• Prepare reports and correspondence.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Shipping & Receiving

Forklift License

DOT Regulations

Excel

Word

Outlook

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Job Summary

The Shipping and Receiving Lead coordinates the incoming and outgoing shipment of material. Prepares paperwork and material for shipment and reviews paperwork of incoming material. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision.

Principal Duties and 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 by common carrier with outside freight companies
• Coordinates routing of orders and dispatches carrier with orders and appropriate delivery instructions consistent with the customer receiving times
• Ensures all internal/external paperwork meets all UFP 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 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 area
• 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.