Shipping Lead

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

Job summary

UFP Industries in Woodburn, Oregon is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Lead to coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, prepare paperwork, and ensure all procedures meet company and DOT standards. This role operates under supervision and requires accurate documentation.

You will schedule loads, verify documents, and support loading/unloading, with focus on safety and efficiency. Proactive communication with sales and production is essential to meet customer receiving times.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 6 months of shipping and receiving experience.
• Knowledge of DOT concepts and regulations is required.
• Knowledge of loading techniques, weight limits, and company procedures.
• Forklift operator licensing is required.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, and Outlook.

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.
• Sets 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.
• 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.

Skills

DOT concepts & regulations

Loading techniques & weight limits

Forklift licensing

Shipping & Receiving experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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.