Shipping Lead

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

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc in Woodburn, Oregon seeks a Shipping and Receiving Lead to coordinate the inbound and outbound shipment of material, prepare and review shipping paperwork, and ensure DOT-compliant procedures under supervision. The role emphasizes accuracy, timeliness, safety, and adherence to company policies.

You will schedule outbound loads, determine loading order, verify documents, and maintain proper records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 6 months of shipping and receiving experience.
• Knowledge of DOT concepts, regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Excel, Word and Outlook knowledge required.
• Forklift licensing completed.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and schedules all outbound loads with sales and production.
• Determines loading order and placement of product.
• Verifies shipping documents and records discrepancies.
• Sets up loads to be shipped by common carriers.
• Coordinates routing of orders and dispatches carriers with delivery instructions.
• Ensures paperwork meets UFP and DOT regulations and procedures.
• Documents shortages, investigates, and informs sales/admin.
• Handles tracing/expediting orders as needed.
• Maintains records of shipments and incoming goods.
• May assist loading/unloading material from trucks or carts.
• Prepares reports and correspondence as required.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Shipping & Receiving experience

Forklift operation

DOT regulations knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Forklift licensing

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.