Shipping & Receiving Clerk I

UFP Industries, Inc; Cedarview (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Clerk to coordinate incoming and outgoing shipments, prepare required paperwork and ensure compliance with DOT regulations.

You will work with sales and production to optimize loading orders, verify documents, and maintain accurate shipment records. The role requires at least 6 months of shipping/receiving experience, a high school diploma or GED, and forklift licensing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 6 months of shipping/receiving experience.
• Knowledge of DOT concepts, regulations, practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of proper loading techniques and weight limits.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Basic lumber math, grades and species understanding.
• Forklift driver licensing is required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate outbound loads and coordinate with sales and production.
• Determine loading order and placement of product.
• Verify shipping documents and record discrepancies.
• Arrange loads with outside freight carriers and set routing for orders.
• Ensure paperwork meets DOT and company procedures.
• Document shortages and inform sales/admin as needed.
• Handle tracing/expediting orders and communicate updates.
• Maintain records of shipments and assist with loading/unloading as needed.
• Prepare reports and other required correspondence.

Skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Forklift operation

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.