Shipping & Receiving Clerk II

UFP Industries, Inc; Florida; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. in Florida is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Clerk to coordinate incoming and outgoing shipments, prepare paperwork, and verify documents. The role requires basic math, forklift licensing, and familiarity with DOT regulations.

You will schedule loads, ensure correct loading, maintain records, and assist with loading/unloading as needed. Attention to detail and safe handling of lumber products are essential, as is communicating with sales and production to meet delivery

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• At least 6 months of shipping/receiving experience.
• Working knowledge of DOT concepts, regulations, practices and procedures.
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule outbound loads with sales and production.
• Determine loading order and placement of product.
• Verify shipping documents and record discrepancies.
• Set up loads to be shipped via common carrier with outside freight companies.
• Coordinate routing of orders and dispatch carriers with orders and delivery instructions.
• Ensure internal/external paperwork meets DOT regulations and procedures.
• Document shortages and inform sales/admin.
• Handle tracing/expedite orders as needed.
• Maintain documentation of incoming and outgoing shipments.
• May assist with loading/unloading material.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High school diploma or 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.