Shipping & Receiving Clerk II

UFP Industries; Florida; On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Clerk to coordinate inbound/outbound shipments and prepare shipment paperwork. The role requires arranging loads, verifying documents, and ensuring compliance with DOT regulations.

The position may involve forklift-assisted material handling and maintaining accurate shipment records. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, 6 months of shipping/receiving experience, and proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• At least 6 months of shipping/receiving experience.
• Familiar with DOT concepts, regulations and procedures.
• Knowledge of loading techniques and weight limits.
• Proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Forklift license/certification completed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate outbound loads and work with sales and production.
• Determine loading order and placement of products.
• Verify shipping documents and record discrepancies.
• Set up loads with external freight carriers.
• Route orders and dispatch carriers with delivery instructions.
• Ensure paperwork meets DOT regulations and company standards.
• Document shortages, investigate causes and inform sales.
• Handle tracing and expedite orders as needed.
• Maintain records of shipments and related reports.
• Assist with loading/unloading as required.
• Prepare reports and correspondence.

Skills

Shipping & Receiving

DOT knowledge

Excel

Word

Outlook

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

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.