Shipping & Receiving Clerk I

UFP Industries, Inc.; Alabama; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Clerk I in Haleyville, AL to coordinate shipments, prepare paperwork, and support loading activities.

You will schedule outbound loads, work with sales and production, verify documents, and ensure DOT regulations are followed while maintaining accurate shipment records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 6 months of shipping/receiving experience.
• Knowledge of DOT concepts, regulations, and procedures.
• Familiarity with loading techniques, weight limits and company procedures.
• Proficient with Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Forklift licensing process required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate outbound loads and shipments with sales and production.
• Prepare and verify shipping paperwork.
• Set up loads with outside freight carriers.
• Route orders and dispatch carriers with delivery instructions.
• Ensure paperwork meets DOT regulations.
• Document shortages and inform sales/admin.
• Trace/expedite orders.
• Maintain shipment records and reports.
• Assist with loading/unloading material.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

## Shipping & Receiving Clerk IApply: Haleyville, AL (South): Full time: Posted Today: R22534**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.