Shipping & Receiving Clerk

UFP Industries; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Clerk to coordinate inbound and outbound shipments from our Lansing, MI facility. You will prepare and review all shipping paperwork, arrange carrier pickups, and ensure accurate loading and routing in alignment with customer needs.

The role requires at least 6 months in shipping/receiving, basic Excel/Outlook skills, and knowledge of DOT regulations. Forklift licensing is preferred; the position includes maintaining records and providing timely

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 6 months of shipping and receiving experience or related area.
• Working knowledge of DOT concepts, regulations, practices and procedures.
• Forklift operator licensing and safe handling knowledge preferred.
• Basic math for lumber grades and quantities.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate outbound loads with sales and production and schedule shipments.
• Verify shipping documents and record discrepancies.
• Load shipments with carriers and provide delivery instructions.
• Ensure DOT paperwork compliance and company procedures.
• Document shortages or issues and inform sales/admin.
• Maintain shipment records and assist with loading/unloading as needed.

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Forklift license

Lumber math

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.