Shipping & Receiving Clerk

Prowood, LLC; Mosheim (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Prowood, LLC is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Clerk to coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, prepare paperwork, and ensure accurate shipment documentation.

Responsibilities include scheduling loads, verifying documents, using Excel/Word/Outlook, forklift operation, and maintaining records; the role requires a high school diploma and at least 6 months of shipping/receiving experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 6 months of shipping/receiving experience.
• Working knowledge of DOT concepts, regulations, practices and procedures.
• Experience with Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule all outbound loads and coordinate with sales and production.
• Determine loading order and placement of product.
• Verify shipping documents and record discrepancies.
• Set up loads to be shipped via common carrier with outside freight companies.
• Coordinate routing of orders and dispatch carriers with orders and delivery instructions.
• Ensure internal/external paperwork meets DOT regulations and company procedures.
• Document shortages, investigate reasons, and inform sales/admin.
• Handle tracing/expedite orders as needed.
• Maintain records of incoming/outgoing shipments.
• Assist with loading/unloading material as needed.
• Prepare reports and correspondence; perform other duties.

Skills

Coordination

Shipping & Receiving

Regulatory awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Forklift certification

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.