Shipping & Receiving Clerk (2nd Shift)

UFP Industries; Grandview (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries in Grandview, TX is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Clerk to coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, prepare paperwork, and ensure accuracy of shipping documents.

The role requires experience in shipping/receiving, knowledge of DOT regulations, and basic freight coordination with carriers. Proficiency in Excel, Outlook, and forklift operations is preferred. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Experience in shipping and receiving or related areas (6+ months).
• Familiarity with DOT concepts, regulations, practices and procedures.
• Basic knowledge of loading techniques and weight limits.
• Proficient with Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Forklift certification or license completed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule outbound loads with sales and production.
• Prepare and review shipping documents and paperwork for shipments.
• Verify documents and record discrepancies.
• Arrange loads with common carriers and outside freight companies.
• Coordinate routing and dispatch with delivery instructions.
• Ensure paperwork meets Universal and DOT regulations.
• Document shortages and inform sales/admin.
• Trace and expedite orders as needed.
• Maintain records of incoming/outgoing shipments.
• Assist with loading/unloading material when required.

Skills

Shipping/Receiving experience

DOT knowledge

Forklift operation

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

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.

• 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.

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.