Shipping & Receiving Clerk I

UFP Industries, Inc; Haleyville (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. in Haleyville, AL seeks a Shipping and Receiving Clerk to coordinate inbound/outbound shipments, prepare paperwork, and review documents for accuracy.

You will schedule outbound loads, verify documents, and ensure compliance with DOT regulations while supporting loading/unloading as needed. Ideal candidates have 6 months shipping/receiving experience, proficiency with Excel/Word/Outlook, and a forklift license.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• At least 6 months of shipping/receiving experience.
• Knowledge of DOT concepts, regulations, practices.
• Familiar with loading techniques and weight limits.
• Proficient with Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Forklift operator licensing/certification completed.
• Understanding of company policies and procedures.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

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.
• Sets up all loads to be shipped via common carrier with outside freight companies.
• Coordinates routing of orders and dispatches carrier with orders and delivery instructions.
• Ensures all paperwork meets DOT regulations and procedures.
• Documents shortages on orders, investigates causes, informs sales/admin.
• Takes calls for tracing and expediting orders.
• Maintains documentation of incoming/outgoing shipments.
• May assist with loading/unloading material from trucks or carts.
• Prepares reports and correspondence as required.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Excel

Word

Outlook

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift license

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.