Shipping & Receiving Clerk

UFP Industries, Inc; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Clerk to coordinate the inbound and outbound shipment of material and prepare required paperwork. The role reviews documents for accuracy and DOT compliance, and ensures proper loading order for shipments.

Responsibilities include scheduling outbound loads, verifying documents, and coordinating with outside freight carriers. The position may involve forklift operation and basic loading tasks as needed, with a focus on accuracy and timely

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• At least 6 months shipping/receiving experience or related areas.
• Working knowledge of DOT concepts, regulations, practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of loading techniques, weight limitations and company procedures.
• Proficient with Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Forklift driver licensing must be completed.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and schedules all outbound loads with sales and production.
• Verifies shipping documents and records discrepancies.
• Sets up loads to be shipped via common carrier with outside freight companies.
• Coordinates routing of orders and dispatches carrier with proper delivery instructions.
• Ensures paperwork meets company and DOT regulations.
• Documents shortages, investigates causes, informs sales and admin.
• Handles tracing/expediting orders as needed.
• Maintains records of incoming and outgoing shipments.
• May assist with loading and unloading material from trucks or carts.
• Prepares reports and correspondence as required.

Skills

DOT concepts knowledge

Loading techniques

Lumber math

Excel

Word

Outlook

Education

High school diploma or GED

Forklift driver licensing

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.