Shipping & Receiving Clerk I

UFP Industries, Inc.; Cedar Hill (TX); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Clerk in Texas to coordinate incoming and outgoing shipments, ensure accurate documentation, and maintain DOT compliance. The role involves scheduling loads, coordinating with sales and production, and ensuring proper loading techniques.

The candidate will verify documents, handle discrepancies, and prepare reports while supporting loading/unloading activities as needed. Familiarity with Excel, Word, Outlook, and forklift operations is required.

Qualifications

• Proficient with Excel, Word and Outlook for documentation and tracking.
• Basic lumber math, grades and species knowledge.
• Forklift certification or licensing is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate outbound loads and schedule shipments with sales and production.
• Verify shipping documents and records; resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure loads are set up with carriers and delivery instructions.
• Maintain DOT compliance and proper loading techniques.
• Document shortages and inform sales/admin of issues.
• Prepare reports and assist with loading/unloading as needed.

Skills

Excel

Word

Outlook

Forklift licensing

Lumber math

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Job Summary

The Shipping and Receiving Clerk is responsible for coordinating the incoming and outgoing shipment of 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.

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Wondering what the companies of UFP Industries are all about? We're successful. We've been around for more than 65 years, and we've been profitable every year since our founding. We work hard, and we know how to set and beat records. We're competitive. Our line of work is demanding, but you'll get back what you put in and have fun doing it. We're family. We care for each other and want to see each other succeed. We enjoy watching each other build great careers and take advantage of the many opportunities we have to advance. And that makes UFP Industries a great place to be. We work hard and smart. We learn and grow from each other, from experience, from trial and error, from success. We collaborate to maintain our competitive edge. And we do it all on a global scale.