Shipping & Receiving Clerk

UFP Industries, Inc; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. in Dallas, TX is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Clerk to coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, prepare paperwork, and verify documents.

The role requires at least a high school diploma, 6 months shipping experience, knowledge of DOT rules, and proficiency with Excel, Word and Outlook. Bilingual English/Spanish is required.

You may assist with loading/unloading, maintain records, and produce reports as needed; forklift certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 6 months of shipping/receiving experience.
• Working knowledge of DOT concepts, regulations, practices and procedures.
• Working knowledge of loading techniques, weight limits and company procedures.
• Proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Forklift driver license or certification completed.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

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 delivery instructions.
• Ensures all paperwork meets DOT regulations and procedures.
• Documents any shortage on orders and informs sales/admin.
• Handles tracing and expediting orders as needed.
• Maintains documentation of incoming/outgoing shipments.
• May assist with loading/unloading material.
• Prepares reports and correspondence as required.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Bilingual: English/Spanish

DOT regulations knowledge

Education

High school diploma or 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.
• Bilingual Required (English/Spanish)
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.