Shipping & Receiving Clerk

UFP Industries, Inc.; Lansing, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. in Lansing, MI is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Clerk to coordinate inbound and outbound shipments. You will prepare paperwork, verify documents, and ensure compliance with DOT regulations while maintaining accurate shipment records.

Responsibilities include scheduling loads, dispatching carriers, and assisting with loading/unloading when needed. Candidates should have a high school diploma, forklift certification, and experience with Excel/Word/Outlook.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of DOT concepts, regulations and procedures.
• Familiarity with proper loading techniques, weight limits, and company procedures.
• Forklift licensing and safe operation understanding is required.
• Experience with Excel, Word and Outlook for documentation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule all outbound loads with sales and production.
• Verify shipping documents and record discrepancies.
• Prepare loads for shipment via common carriers and outside freight.
• Dispatch orders and provide delivery instructions aligned with customer receiving times.
• Ensure paperwork meets Universal and DOT regulations.
• Document shortages, investigate causes, and inform sales/admin.
• Handle trace/expedite requests and maintain shipment records.
• Assist with loading/unloading material when needed.
• Prepare reports and correspondence as required.

Skills

Shipping coordination

DOT regulations

Forklift operation

Excel

Word

Outlook

Lumber math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

## Shipping & Receiving ClerkApply: Lansing, MI: Full time: Posted Today: R22948**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.