Shipping & Receiving Clerk

UFP Industries, Inc; Mosheim (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Clerk in Mosheim, TN to coordinate inbound and outbound shipments. You will prepare paperwork, verify documents, and ensure compliance with DOT regulations while supporting loading activities.

The role requires at least a high school diploma or GED and 6 months of shipping/receiving experience, plus forklift licensing and proficiency with Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Six months of shipping and receiving experience or related area.
• Working knowledge of DOT concepts, regulations, practices and procedures.
• Forklift driver licensing process must be completed.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule outbound loads and work with sales and production.
• Determine loading order and placement of products.
• 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 with delivery instructions.
• Ensure internal/external paperwork meets DOT regulations and company procedures.
• Document shortages, investigate causes, and inform sales/admin.
• Take calls for tracing and expediting orders.
• Maintain records of shipments and related paperwork.
• May assist with loading/unloading material from trucks or carts.
• Prepare reports and correspondence as required.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Shipping & Receiving

DOT regulations knowledge

Forklift license

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.