Shipping & Receiving Clerk

Prowood, LLC; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries in Michigan is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Clerk to coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, prepare and review shipment paperwork, and ensure compliance with company and regulatory requirements.

The role involves scheduling loads, verifying documents, dispatching carriers, maintaining records, and supporting loading/unloading activities. Qualifications include a high school diploma, 6 months shipping/receiving experience, DOT knowledge, and proficiency in Excel/Outlook.

Qualifications

• Requires minimum high school diploma or GED.
• At least 6 months of shipping/receiving experience or related area.
• Working knowledge of DOT concepts, regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Familiarity with loading techniques, weight limits, and company procedures.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Basic knowledge of lumber math, grades, and species.
• Successful completion of forklift licensing process.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule all outbound loads and communicate with sales and production.
• Determine loading order and placement of product for shipment.
• Verify shipping documents and record discrepancies.
• Arrange loads with outside freight carriers and line up routing and delivery instructions.
• Ensure paperwork meets Universal and DOT regulations and procedures.
• Document shortages and investigate causes, informing sales and admin.
• Handle trace/expedite calls and maintain shipment records.
• Assist with loading/unloading materials as needed.
• Prepare reports and other required correspondence.

Skills

DOT concepts

Loading techniques

Lumber math

Forklift awareness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Forklift licensing

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.

Wondering what the companies of UFP Industries are all about? We're successful. We've been around for more than 65 years, and we've been profitable every year since our founding. We work hard, and we know how to set and beat records. We're competitive. Our line of work is demanding, but you'll get back what you put in and have fun doing it. We're family. We care for each other and want to see each other succeed. We enjoy watching each other build great careers and take advantage of the many opportunities we have to advance. And that makes UFP Industries a great place to be. We work hard and smart. We learn and grow from each other, from experience, from trial and error, from success. We collaborate to maintain our competitive edge. And we do it all on a global scale.